Consequences of Uneven Development Flashcards
What are the three main consequences of uneven development?
The consequences are disparities in wealth, disparities in health, and increased international migration.
How does uneven development lead to disparities in wealth?
Wealth is concentrated in HICs, while LICs struggle with poverty, making it difficult for poorer countries to develop.
How does uneven development affect health?
LICs have higher infant mortality rates, lower life expectancy, and more deaths from infectious diseases compared to HICs.
What are chronic diseases, and how do they relate to development?
Chronic diseases last for more than three months and worsen over time; they are more common in HICs due to longer life expectancy.
What percentage of global wealth is held in North America?
About 35% of total global wealth is held in North America.
What percentage of global wealth is held by Africa?
Africa holds only around 1% of global wealth.
Why do LICs have limited access to healthcare?
LICs lack investment in healthcare infrastructure, leading to a shortage of doctors, clinics, and hospitals.
What is international migration, and how is it linked to development?
International migration occurs when people move to another country for better opportunities or to escape conflict, often caused by uneven development.
How many people were living in countries where they were not born by mid-2020?
By mid-2020, 280.6 million people were living in countries where they were not born.
What is disparity?
Disparity is a significant difference, such as the gap between the wealth and development of different countries.
