Gambia Youthful Population

Question 1

Causes Of Youthful Population in Gambia

Answer 1

Multiple wives
Poor attitudes to woman.
Culture
People are discouraged to use contraception. Contraception not discussed.

Question 2

Describe Birth Rate in Gambia

Answer 2

Birth rate very high.

Question 3

Describe level of Infant mortality?

Answer 3

Infant mortality rate is high.

Question 4

What are the issues of Population Growth

Answer 4

Overcrowding, not enough housing, poor sanitation, lack of electricity - pressure on infrastructure.
Wages are too low to support a family -malnutrition is common
Desertification of the Forests so temperatures are rising.
Poor education. - two shift system for some children

Question 5

What are possible solutions in Gambia for overpopulation?

Answer 5

Contraception
Educate people
Provide support
Managing resources
Health - vaccination.

Question 6

What is maternal death rate in Gambia?

Answer 6

11 mothers die in every thousand births.

Question 7

What is life expectancy?

Answer 7

Life expectancy 55 - 57 Now in 2023 it is 62.

Question 8

What is high dependancy rate in Gambia?

Answer 8

92.3% need looking after.

Question 9

What is average wage in Gambia?

Answer 9

£30 a month.

Question 10

Describe employment level in Gambia?

Answer 10

High unemployment.