key words and factors that influenece population Flashcards
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What factors affect population growth related to women’s status?
If women are not equal in society, the birth rate is higher, increasing the population. If women have access to contraception, education, or employment, they are more likely to have fewer children.
Example: In Ireland, women have access to contraception, education, and employment, so the average age to give birth is 38.
How do developed countries compare to developing countries in terms of birth rates?
Developed countries generally have lower birth rates compared to developing countries.
What impact does war have on population?
War can lead to population increases in other countries due to refugees fleeing. After major wars, there is often a population boom with soldiers returning.
Example: After World War II, there was a significant population increase.
What was the loss of life in World War II?
Approximately 25 million people died in World War II.
How does technology affect population growth?
Better healthcare, including cures and vaccinations, increases population by reducing mortality rates and increasing life expectancy.
What is the doctor-to-population ratio in poor countries?
In some poor countries, there can be as low as 1 doctor for every 100,000 people.
What is the significance of vaccination in population health?
Lack of vaccination can lead to higher death rates among infants and children.
What do death rate and birth rate measure?
Death rate measures deaths per 1,000 of the population, while birth rate measures births per 1,000 of the population.
What is natural increase and decrease?
Natural increase refers to the growth of a population, while natural decrease refers to the decline of a population.
What is a greying population?
A greying population refers to a high number of older individuals within a population.
