Demographic trends: Mortality rates and life expectancy Flashcards
1
Q
What is death (mortality) rate?
A
The number of deaths per 1000 people in the population in one year
2
Q
When do death , birth , and fertility rates fall?
A
During industrialisation
3
Q
What has improved to allow for the fall in death reate
A
Sanitation, running water and sewage disposal
4
Q
Why are there fewer deaths related to disease?
A
There have been advances in preventing and treating diseases
5
Q
Why are there fewer deaths related to work?
A
There are safer, healthier conditions now
6
Q
Example of a way in which living standards have improved?
A
Better diets
7
Q
Why do developing countries have high birth rates?
A
Mother’s lack of education and access to contraception. High infant and child mortality rates
