[quote=pri_dk][quote=UCGal]On the topic of fertility levels in the 30’s.

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The depression definitely impacted fertility – if couples are apart due to work (or lack thereof) it’s harder to make babies.[/quote]

Interesting story. I was wondering exactly what “reduced fertility levels” meant. I guessed it may have had to do with malnutrition.[/quote]

Ya, it is really a procreation rate, not a fertility rate. Poorly worded. Still interesting.