Religions and babies - Hans Rosling

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Hans Rosling had a question: Do some religions have a higher birth rate than others -- and how does this affect global population growth? Speaking at the TEDxSummit in Doha, Qatar, he graphs data over time and across religions. With his trademark humor and sharp insight, Hans reaches a surprising conclusion on world fertility rates. Talk by Hans Rosling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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