POP. DYNAMICS- Pop. change in different countries 1.3

Question 1

Birth rates are high in LEDC’s because…:

Answer 1

• high infant mortality rate which means people have lots of children to make sure some of them survive
• boys are highly valued; people have lots of children to make sure some of them are male
• no welfare; people have lots of children so they can look after them when they are old
• contraception inefficient (maybe because some religions forbid this)
• child labour means children can bring money

Question 2

Birth rates are low in MEDC’s because…:

Answer 2

• most MEDC’s have materialistic and consumerist societies which means people have fewer children so they can supply them with everything they need
• contraception is very effective and widespread
• many women have careers so they delay having children
• some countries adopt pop. policies (e.g.: one-child policy in China)

Question 3

Low life expectancy in LEDC’s because…:

Answer 3

• poor working (or dangerous) conditions
• healthcare underdeveloped
• poor sanitation
• HIV/AIDS widespread (especially in Africa)
• civil wars
• natural disasters
• diseases
• famine

Question 4

High life expectancy in MEDC’s because…:

Answer 4

• advanced healthcare and sanitation

- safe working conditions

Question 5

Causes of premature deaths:

Answer 5

• lifestyle (lack of exercise)

- diet (obesity, high blood pressure, etc.)