Youthful population Flashcards
1
Q
Give 4 social impacts of a youthful population
A
- Shortage of kindergartens and schools, could lead to illiteracy.
- More midwives needed for healthcare
- Pressure on food supplies
- May lead to emigration, as people seek a higher quality of life
2
Q
Give 3 economic impacts of a youthful population
A
- Pressure on government to ensure the strain on services isn’t large
- Low quality of life due to low government finance
- High proportion of government money spent on pre/post natal care
3
Q
What was Uganda’s birth rate in 2010?
A
47.5 per 1000
4
Q
What was Uganda’s life expectancy in 2010?
A
53 years of age
5
Q
How many people were youths in Uganda?
A
16.7 million out of 33 million.
