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Over 6 million children could be saved from death every year if funding were increased to improve community health services in the developing world, where 99% of child deaths occur. One in every 6 children in Africa still dies before age 5. Many parents don't name a child during the first 6 weeks of life because they fear the baby will not survive.

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    PsychoHosebeast3 months, 2 weeks ago

    Just what Africa needs is an increase of 6 million people per year. The answer is birth control.

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