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Babies Up For Adoption Across the World in 1971
A wide AP survey shows falling birthrates and social changes reduce babies available for adoption globally. Canada Denmark Japan and West Germany report stricter wait times and evolving laws while Italy Mexico and Britain reflect varied adoption practices and age limits.
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Associated Press
Italy
Mexico
United States
Canada
Isabel Williamson
Montreal
Catholic Family and Children's Service
Quebec
Bonn
France
Association of British Adoption Agencies
Denmark
Mothers’ Help and
Nursing Home Association
Japan
South Korea
Britain