L2 - Lost Boys Of Sudan

Question 1

Wha are four diseases that are widespread in Sudan?

Answer 1

Diarrhea, cholera, typhoid, malnutrition

Question 2

Name some provision issues

Answer 2

• High costs of healthcare for the young/newborn, e.g. maternity units, premature units
• Only 50km of road, so can’t get to (medical) help
• Funding from oil production has stopped

Question 3

Where is Sudan?

Answer 3

Africa

Question 4

Name some demographic issues

Answer 4

• High youthful dependency ratio and therefore few working age people paying tax to pay for the young
• Rapid population growth is ‘built in’ as the young move up the pyramid, so there are follow-on issues such as housing demand

Question 5

How many refugees are arriving in South Sudan?

Answer 5

206,000

Question 6

What is the literacy rate?

Answer 6

12%

Question 7

What are the causes of a high birth rate?

Answer 7

• Little or no birth control
• High infant mortality rate, so couples tend to have more children
• Children are seen as an asset and status symbol

Question 8

What are the causes of a high death rate

Answer 8

• High infant mortality
• High incidence of disease
• Poor nutrition and famine
• Poor housing and hygiene
• Little or no healthcare

Question 9

In terms of the CBR/CDR what should happen overtime?

Answer 9

• Lower infant mortality
• Improved healthcare and hygiene
• Better nutrition
• Safer water and better waste disposal