Measuring Development - Social Flashcards
What is the birth rate a measure of?
Female education
Availability of birth control
What happens to the birth rate as a country develops?
It gets lower
What is the death rate?
The number of deaths per thousand of the population per year
What is the death rate a measure of?
Quality and access to healthcare
What happens to the death rate as a country develops?
It gets lower
What is the infant mortality rate?
The number of babies who die under 1 year old per thousand babies born
What is the infant mortality rate a measure of?
Sanitation
Healthcare
What happens to the infant mortality rate as a country develops?
It gets lower
What is people per doctor?
The average number of people for each doctor
What is people per doctor a measure of?
Access to healthcare
What happens to the people per doctor as a country develops?
It gets lower
What is the literacy rate?
The % of adults who can read and write
What is the literacy rate a measure of?
Access to education
What is access to safe water?
The % of people that can get clean water
What is access to safe water a measure of?
Sanitation
