1.2 Demographic transition Flashcards
1
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Demographic transition
A
Historical shift of birth and death rates from high to low levels in a population
2
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Rate of natural change
A
Difference between the birth rate and the death rate
3
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Ageing population
A
Is a rise in the median age of the population.
4
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Development
A
Use of resources to improve the quality of life in a country.
5
Q
Human development index
A
Measure of development that combines life expectancy, education and income.
6
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Child mortality rate
A
Number of children who die before their fifth birthday per one thousand live births.
7
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Maternal mortality
A
Death of a woman during or shortly after a pregnancy
