demography- deaths Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is the current trends of deaths?
A
declining
2
Q
when were the fluctuations of deaths?
A
-ww1
-ww2
-1918 flu epidemic
3
Q
what are the 4 reasons for a decline in death rates?
A
-improved nutrition
-medical improvements
-public health improvements
-social change
4
Q
examples of medical improvement
A
vaccinations, antibiotics, nhs
5
Q
examples of public health improvements
A
better housing, clean water, clean air
6
Q
examples of social change
A
decline in manual labour, greater knowledge of dieseases.
