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B. Socio-economic support to the family:

Topics for recommendations include: assistance to families that manifest specific problems (domestic violence, drug and alcohol dependence, sexual and child abuse, neglect, etc.), have special responsibilities (handicapped members, care of dependent elderly, etc.), or are in a particular vulnerable position (war, drought, famine, racial and ethnic violence, economic deprivation, etc.).

VI. POPULATION GROWTH AND STRUCTURE

A. Diversity of fertility, mortality and population growth rates: The objective in this section is to reduce the disparities in regional fertility and mortality levels and achieve early stabilization of the world population. The recommendations include action required to accelerate this demographic transition.