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1
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Location of Iran

A

Middle east, Asia
West of Afghanistan
East of Iraq

2
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1976

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Revolution= autocratic US backed shah ended.

Islamic republic of Iran proclaimed

3
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1980

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Iraq invades the western border if Iran staring conflict lasting 8yrs

Claims of Iranian state sponsored terrorism

4
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What was the DTM of Iran following the revolution in 1979?

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Stage 2 - rural poor choosing to have large families to ensure economic security.

Middle class - contraception.

Campaign for early marriage and large families.

5
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Population policy in the 1980’s. What were the effects?

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There were no official policies.
There was widespread encouragement for early marriage, and campaigns showing benefits for large pops.
= revolutionary value
= baby boom

6
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What % did the pop grow between 1976 and 1986?

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40%

7
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What were the impacts of the baby boom?

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Threat of malthusian crisis of hunger due to crippled economy after the war.

8
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What plan was implemented in 1989?

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National 5yr socio economic development plan.

9
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What were the 4 factors resulted in success?

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  • Involved religious leaders = permission to use contraception.
  • model service delivery - healthcare networks.
  • improved living conditions - modern infrastructure, education, healthcare, family planning.
  • role of women
  • public education campaign.
10
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Core components of Iranian family planning programme.

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Freedom to choose contraception

Respect of religion, cultural values,

Preventing high risk pregnancies - free voluntary sterilisation.

Baby friendly hospitals.

11
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What were the long term impacts of the baby boom?

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Demographic dividend

Ageing pop

12
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What was the % of 60+

1966, 2011, 2025

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  1. 3%
  2. 1%
  3. 3%
13
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What are some characteristics of the ageing pop?

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  • Regional contrast -uneven distribution of elderly
  • increased proportion of aged living alone
  • poverty - inadequate pensions and aid.
  • high employment rate.
  • low literacy rate in women from before the revolution
  • ill health.
14
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Which age group make up the largest proportion of individuals on hospital waitlists?

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50+

15
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In rural areas the literacy rate is as low as …… for women

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5%

16
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What percentage of those 65+ are still economically active?

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40%

17
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Why has fertility declined in Iran?

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  • Cost of war
  • Improved living conditions
  • Interest in education rather than families.
  • female empowerment
18
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What percentage of science and engineer students are women?

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70%

19
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In 2010 what did the govt start to promote?

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New baby boom

Govt payment for every child born

20
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How have iranian govt attempted to promote growth?

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Cut subsidised birth control

Promote large families on govt payment for new baby

21
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Is the promotion of a baby boom working?

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No. Women are enjoying the liberal society.