Population Structure Flashcards
1
Q
The demographic transition model
What does it show
A
Population growth occurs in stages
Can be related to population pyramids
2
Q
What is a population pyramid
A
Type of graph that shows the age and sex structure of the country
3
Q
What are implications of ageing populations
A
Shortage of workers less tax payers Government receives less money Old people get sick easier Pressure on hospitals and medical care Pensions increased price More care homes needed
4
Q
Young population
A
Refers to young dependants mostly occurred because infant mortality rate increases and birth rates high
5
Q
Implications young population
Too few
A
Closure child related services less jobs
Less consumers and taxpayers in future
Increase in age of population
Birth rates fall
6
Q
Implications young population
Too many
A
Child care need parents work
Taxes for public schools
Increased dependency ratio
Creation teaching nursing jobs
