>>936789061>key word GermanThe Racial Policy Office cited three biological factors which cause cultures to perish. The first was a decline in birthrate. This “weakens the national strength in the face of a somewhat stronger growing neighbor. Itshifts the proportionate power of the two peoples so that the numerically weaker, despite potential inner superiority, will eventually be overwhelmed.” A 1937 article in Der Schuiungsbrief observed, “today, the birthrate among practically ALL NATIONS OF THE WHITE RACE is declining perilously swiftly."