Developed Countries Population Pyramid Flashcards
Low birth rate - contraception
Contraception is plentiful in developed countries and family planning is well known about
Low birth rate - abortion
Abortion is legal in a lot of developed countries, with less stigma attached to it.
Low birth rate - women in work
More women work and have a career and so put this before having a family.
Low birth rate - later marriage
People marry later, so there is less opportunity to have large families.
Low birth rate - materialism of society
Children are expensive and people want luxuries in life (cars, holidays etc.).
Low birth rate - low infant mortality
Low infant mortality rates mean parents have fewer children knowing they are likely to survive to adulthood.
Low death rate - medicine
Advances in modern medicine (technology and more sophisticated drugs).
Vaccinations to prevent disease (measles and flu).
Low death rate - water
Clean drinking water prevents disease like cholera and typhoid.
Low death rate - diet
A balanced diet is available to people (variety of nutrients and protein).
Low death rate - elderly people
Better pensions and good care for the elderly means that people are given the means by which they can live longer.
Low death rate - sanitation
Good sanitation means that disease cannot spread as easily.
