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Why are death rates higher in developing countries?
Lack of resources to combat diseases
War and political instability
Famines from droughts and natural disasters cause malnutrition
Limited access to clean water leads to waterborne diseases
Poor sanitation contributes to disease spread
High levels of infant mortality rate
Why are death rates falling globally?
Medical advancements improve treatments.
Flu vaccines reduce disease spread.
Free healthcare boosts health and life expectancy.
Global trade provides nutritious food.
Better ante-natal and post-natal care improve child survival.
Combating malnutrition reduces related illnesses.
Why do developing countries have higher birth rates?
High infant mortality rate leads to having more children to ensure some survive
Limited access to contraception
Children are needed for agricultural work especially in subsistence farming
Lack of elderly care leads parents to rely on children for support in old age
Cultural beliefs may value having many children
Fathers believe that the more children you have the more powerful you are
Why are birth rates falling world wide?
Improved healthcare increase child survival reducing the need for more children
Delayed marriages shorten the time to have children
Advancements in farming tech reduces the need to child labour
High cost of children leads to smaller family size
