1 They are the leading cause of death for infants during the first year of life. 2  Birth defects may be caused by genetic problems, problems with chromosomes, or environmental factors.
Europeans seem to have it figured out. They spend an average of $5495 on their weddings. That's right, the average American wedding costs six times that of their European counterpart. Sure, everything's bigger in America, but there's more going on here. I blame the Disney Princess culture where girls are encouraged to envision their dream wedding from the moment they can walk. CNBC blames Pinterest.
Portugal offers arguably the lowest cost of living in Western Europe. Just about everything, from accommodation to groceries, is affordable. Including rent, a couple can live comfortably in Portugalâs interior, or in small cities, from about $1,700 a month. A coupleâs budget in Lisbon starts at about $2,100 or $2,200 a monthâ¦though you can, of course, spend more. Singles should plan on a budget of about two-thirds that of a couple.