How is social development measured Flashcards
1
Q
name 5 indicators of social development
A
- life expectancy
- birth and death rates
- infant mortality rate (IMR)
- literacy rates.
- GNI$ (gross national income)
2
Q
what causes life expectancy to differ
A
- public health
- medical care
- diet
3
Q
name some factors that can improve life expectancy and lower infant mortality
A
Clean water
Improved medical care
Vaccinations
Healthier diet
4
Q
HICs
A
high income countries (UK)
5
Q
NICs
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newly industrialised countries (China)
6
Q
LICs
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low-income countries(Sub Saharan Africa)
7
Q
what is the Social development continuum
A
something that tells you how social development changes over time
