Population Dynamics - 3 Flashcards
1
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Define maternal maternity
A
The number of mothers who die because of childbirth related conditions.
2
Q
Define ‘international migrant’.
A
A person who lives temporarily or permanently in a country where he or she was not born.
3
Q
Define ‘irregular migrant’.
A
A migrant without a documented approval to remain in a country.
4
Q
Explain the projected changes in the 21st century.
A
The UN projects a world population of around 9.6 billion by 2050 and 11 billion by the end of the century. Regions accounting for the total word population such as Africa are predicted to rapidly rise by the end of the century, whilst today’s top contesters in Asia are predicted to shrink, from 60% to 43%.
