If total fertility rates (TFRs) become the same as replacement rates (RR), population levels would stabilize over time, assuming no significant changes in mortality or migration rates. This means each generation would be producing enough offspring to replace itself, leading to a balanced population size. However, the long-term effects would depend on age distribution and other demographic factors, as a stable Birth Rate does not necessarily guarantee a stable population if there are shifts in life expectancy or migration patterns.
Food insecurity is the condition in which people live with chronic hunger and malnutrition. The countries with the greatest food shortages have some of the highest TFRs.
Family planning services are services that enable men and women to limit family size, safeguard individual health rights, and improve the quality of life for themselves and their children. TFRs tend to decrease where family planning services are available.
When you ask for a standard briefing, the flight service specialist is required to tell you any Notice To Airmens (NOTAMs)for your route of flight. This would include TFRs. You are the pilot, you are responsible per FAR 91 to conduct a thorough preflight to obtain all available information. Ask if you think they forgot! Look on the computer!