12F Flashcards
1
Q
Define death rate
A
- The number of deaths per 1000 people per year
2
Q
Reasons for the decline in death rate
A
- Life expectency
- Ageing population
3
Q
How has life expectancy led to decline in death rate
A
- People are living longer due to better healthcare, better diet and living conditions
4
Q
What are some affects of an ageing population and what they are?
A
- Public services, ageing pop will put more pressure on NHS as they need these services more
- One person pensioner households, a single person often living in a larger house could affect housing provisions