Factors affecting/causing high/low birth/death rates within a country 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyPopulation change and migrationASAQA Created by: AbiMCreated on: 24-02-14 19:58 High Birth Rates High infant mortality due to lack of health services which leads to more births Traditional role of women which is to produce offspring Little knowledge in birth control and contraception as women have little education. This could also be due to religious beliefs Political influences in order to increase birth rates Pro-natalist policies which provide incentives in order to get people to have more children Children are an economic asset as they can work and earn money. 1 of 4 Low Birth Rates Better education on birth control and contraception Contraception is more widely used due to advertisments Political influence to have a lower birth rate through incentives Better economy which prevents the need for having more children in order to gain financially. Wars and conflicts within a country An increased price in order to bring up a child Anti-natalist policies which reduce birth rates eg China's one child policy 2 of 4 High Death Rates A high number of infant mortalities Little medical resources therefore diseases can be spread as no vaccination such as Malaria and AIDs Low life expectancies in LEDCs Low amounts of nuturition and sanitation which leads to malnutrition 3 of 4 Low Death Rates Good medical facilities which provide vaccinations Higher life expectancy Stable economy which allows people to afford clean drinking water Low infant mortality rates Reliable water supplies 4 of 4
Population Patterns ( including demographic transition model) 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating Teacher recommended
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