Factors affecting the role of natural increase in global population change Flashcards
1
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demographic factors affecting global fertility
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- high birth rate e.g. Afghanistan
- older population e.g. Canada
2
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economic factors affecting global fertiltiy
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- no state pensions mean children are needed to look after parents in their old age
- economic value of children e.g S Asia, can contribute to family income from an early age whereas UK=economic burden
3
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social factors affecting global fertility
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- attitude to fertility determined by religious beliefs
- average age a woman marries
4
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political factors affecting global fertility
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- resolve economic problems created by ageing population
- control population growth
- China’s one child policy
- France pursure pro natalist policy
- Russia offer financial incentives
5
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demographic factors affecting global mortality
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-disease of affluence e.g. heart attacks
6
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economic factors affecting global mortality
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- poverty
- opportunity costs (children are expensive)
- rising wealth children are dependent in MEDCs
7
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social factors affecting global morality
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-attitudes towards family planning
