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Aging in the Americas into the XXI century

Introduction

The term "demographic transition" refers to a gradual process whereby a society moves from a situation of high rates of fertility and mortality to one of low rates. This transition is characterized first by declines in infant and childhood mortality as infectious and parasitic diseases are eradicated.

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