3.2.4.4 Population Change

Question 1

International migrants

Answer 1

International migrants are people who move from one country to another.

Question 2

Health implications of migration on home country

Answer 2

• A country may have a shortage of healthcare professionals if any migrate to work elsewhere.
• The most vulnerable people are often left behind and the healthy move away, putting pressure on local healthcare systems.

Question 3

Health implications of migration on host country

Answer 3

• Large numbers of migrants can put pressure on healthcare services.
• Immigrants could spread infectious diseases from their home countries.

Question 4

Political implications of migration on home country

Answer 4

• In countries loosing their skilled workforce, governments may try to discourage workers leaving, or encouraging migration into the country.
• They might also introduce programmes to increase fertility to prevent population decline.

Question 5

Political implications of migration on host country

Answer 5

• Some governments introduce policies to reduce immigration when there is a concern too many people are coming into the country.
• There is a potential for a rise in extremist organisations, if local people feel threatened by changes to their society.