Birth & Death rates

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