Youthful population - The Gambia

Question 1

What are the causes of high growth rates?

Answer 1

Large rural population who are farmers
Contraception and sex education historically not taught due to cultural and religious reasons
No money for infrastructure e.g schools, healthcare
Poor sanitation leading to poor public health

Question 2

What environmental issue is the Gambia facing?

Answer 2

Large forests are being cut down for firewood, at the current rates all trees will be cut down in 50 years

Question 3

What is the majority religion in the Gambia?

Answer 3

Muslim - 95%

Question 4

What is the birth rate?

Answer 4

40 per 1000 per year

Question 5

How often does the population double?

Answer 5

Every 20 years

Question 6

What is the infant mortality rate?

Answer 6

73

Question 7

What is the average life expectancy?

Answer 7

55

Question 8

What are the proposed soloutions?

Answer 8

Advertisements for contraception
Contraception subsidised by the WHO
Major child health program supported by the Canadian government
Free child vaccination
Educators sent to educate the local people on preserving the forests