Demographic Trends Flashcards
1
Q
Decline in average family size (5)
A
Change in value Role of women Declining rate of death Contraception Child-centralness
2
Q
Decline in death rate (5)
A
Welfare state Safer and healthier working conditions Scientific/medical advancements Better hygiene NHS
3
Q
Decline in birth rate (6)
A
Role of women Public knowledge of heath Children seen as economic liability Improved healthcare Better quality housing Decline in manual labour
4
Q
Positives for a declining birth rate 4
A
Less drain of resources
Less children to care for
Smaller families
Smaller houses
5
Q
Negatives for a declining birth rate 3
A
Less children paying tax
Fewer schools/maternity services needed
Less children to look after elderly parents
6
Q
Positives for a declining death rate 3
A
More tax for the working population
Grandparents can care for children while parents work
Changes to transport and housing
7
Q
Negatives for a declining death rate 5
A
Increased age of retirement More use of the NHS Issues with housing ladder Pension time bomb Ageism
