Popuation Flashcards
What is death rate
The number of deaths per 1000 in a year
What is birth rate
Number of live births per 1000 in a year
What is infant mortality
Number of deaths under one per 1000 live births per year
What is fertility rate
The average number a woman I likely to have
Life expectancy
The average number of years you are predicted to live
What is longevity
Increase of life expectancy over a period of time
Give examples that would increase life expectancy
Improved medical care and supply
Economic development
Better access to food and water
Sanitation
Natural change
Change in size of population due to birth and death rates
Fertility
Number of live births per 1000 births women aged 15-49 in a year
Average number of children women will bear
Causes of population growth??
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