Case study: Population and the Environment, Sri Lanka

Question 1

What is the life expectancy in Sri Lanka?

Answer 1

-73
- same as Glasgow

Question 2

What is the human development index for Sri Lanka?

Answer 2

• 78th

Question 3

What level on the demographic transition model is Sri Lanka?

Answer 3

• level 3
• economy is developing, but not fully developed

Question 4

How does the Sri Lanka government treat healthcare?

Answer 4

• spends 3% of the GDP
• able to achieve development targets set by the UN
• free healthcare, which most are able to access
  > particularly in urban areas
• effective use of vaccination
  > able to reduce the burden of diseases
  > almost eradicate polio, leprosy, and malaria

Question 5

What did improvement in female empowerment mean for Sri Lanka?

Answer 5

• lower birth rate
• more women having higher level jobs

Question 6

What is the most common reason for death in Sri Lanka?

Answer 6

• 70% of people die due to non-communicable diseases
  > lung disease/cancer, diabetes, lifestyle choices