Demographic Transitional Graph Flashcards
Stage 1 of demographic transition
This stage is before industrialization.
Features:
- High Birth rates
- High death rates
Stage 2 of demographic transition.
This stage happens during the improvement and creation of Healthcare, sanitation, nutrition, and wages.
Features:
-Death rates drop
Stage 3 of demographic transition
In this stage there is the introduction of contraception, women’s rights and society goes from agricultural to industrial.
Features:
- Birth rates drop
- Children need to be supported for a longer duration
Stage 4 of demographic transition
Features:
- Birth rates are low
- Death rates are low
Demographic transition Mnemonic:
“I was HIGH when my Dog and Baby fell from a LONG DROP, now I’m LOW”
Stage 1: High death and High birth rates
Stage 2: Death rates drop
Stage 3: Birth rates drop and kids are supported for a longer time
Stage 4: Low death and Low birth rates