Causes. Fungal nail infections are caused by various fungal organisms (fungi). The most common cause is a type of fungus called dermatophyte. Yeast and molds also can cause nail infections. Fungal nail infection can develop in people at any age, but it's more common in older adults. As the nail ages, it can become brittle and dry.
Photo: Getty Images. Jan. 1 marked a significant cultural shift in China â starting this year, families will be able to have two children. This alters the one-child policy that was introduced in 1978 to control the countryâs population.
The Chinese government has tried to find a solution to the problem of increasing population with moderate success. China's population control policy. The Chinese government has used several methods to control population growth. In 1979, China started the one child per family policy (Juali Li 563). This policy stated that citizens must obtain a birth certificate before the birth of their children.