birth rate and life expectancy Flashcards
meaning of birth rate
number of live births per 1,000
changing expectations as an explanation for declining birthrate
- women are higher achievers, women may choose careers over family
- women may delay children
the cost of children
increased significantly ro aroundd 227000
family sizes
more diversity, lone parent, beanpole, extended
public services
higher birth rate and expectancy cy would result in strain on public services
dependency ratio
longer life means the young adults will be working to support their pension and welfare however may not be enough
life expectancy meaning
average lifespan of individual in society
life expectancy : living standard
standards improved, housing and food, sanitisation
education and life expectancy
better education in healthcare, and hygiene adopted better lifestyle can avoid health hazards
the welfare support
free medical care
welfare payments
medicine to prolong life
reasons for low life expectancy in 1900s
disease, poor work conditions, lack of adequate healthcare and housing along w knowledge of hygeine
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