$16)$ How have culture$-$based superstitions affected the birthrate in Japan?

A$)$ The Japanese are not affected by cultural beliefs so there is no correlation with birthrates.

B$)$ Superstitions have coincided with a decline in the birthrate in certain years. C$)$Most Japanese women favor the idea of "one family$/$one child." E$)$

D$)$While economic conditions affect birthrates in Japan, cultural beliefs do not.

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