Russia Case Study Flashcards
What are some factors influencing the population decline in Russia?
- Lifestyle choices such as smoking and drinking.
- Low migration rates.
- Low marriage rates.
- Economic factors.
- Higher abortion rates.
- High rates of disease.
Why does low investments in a healthcare lead to a decline in population?
- It means there will be higher mortality rates, as less people will receive the medical attention they need, due to lack of doctors, hospitals…
- Life expectancy will also be lower.
Why do high rates of abortion lead to a decline in population?
It leads to a lower birthrate. In 2010, a UN report showed that abortion rates in Russia are 37.4 abortions/ 1000 women aged between 15 and 44.
Why do cultural factors like drinking and smoking lead to a decline in population?
It leads to higher mortality rates, as those lifestyle choices may lead to disease or early death.
Why do high obesity rates lead to a decline in population?
This meansmpeople will be less healthy, and there is a chance their life will be shorter. Mortality rates for people with obesity are higher.
Why do nearby countries having a low fertility rate lead to a decline in population?
This will mean there are less migrants and cheap labour that will keep the population from increasing. Only 1.7 people out of 1000 are migrants.
Why does the immigration of qualified workers lead to a decline in population?
This is called brain drain, which means that people with a high paid job that can maintain large families leave. This will result in the current and future population of a country to decrease.
What are some examples of places with a declining population?
- Zimnisty: Due to alcoholism and migration of young people, it has led this town to have a population of only 10 people.
- Ivanovo: Once more, alcoholism has reduce the population of this area.
