Will saving poor children lead to overpopulation?

Will saving poor children lead to overpopulation?

Hans Rosling explains a very common misunderstanding about the world: That saving the poor children leads to overpopulation. Not only is it not right, it’s the other way around!

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Date Posted: 2014-02-07

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Hans Rosling's TEDTalks have been seen by millions. Tune in and see the talks from 2006 onwards:

TED 2006

Debunking myths about the "third world"

19.50
TED 2007

The seemingly impossible is possible

18.57
TED 2009

HIV: New facts and stunning data visuals

11.13
TED @ State

Let my dataset change your mindset

22.29
TED India

Asia's rise - how and when

15.50
TED @ Cannes

Why ending poverty is crucial to stop population growth.

10.04
TED @ Qatar

Religions and babies.

13.20

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Will saving poor children lead to overpopulation?

Date Posted: 2014-02-07

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