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Demography: Death Rate (REASONS FOR DECLINE: (Decline of infectious…
Demography: Death Rate
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TRENDS:
In the 20th century, the death rate has declined massively.
Began falling from the 1870's and continued up until 1930-40 due to the economic depression followed by the War
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REASONS FOR DECLINE:
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Heart disease and cancer replaced these diseases by the 1950's, affected the middle aged and elderly more however people have become more immune
Improved nutrition, accounts for over half of the reduction in death rates, means better resistance to infections, doesn't explain how women have less food yet live longer than men
Medical improvements, introduction of antibiotics, blood transfusions and maternity services/ 1948 NHS.
Smoking and diet, reduction in people smoking has had huge impact on the reduction of death rate. However, OBESITY is a new epidemic in the UK.
Public health measures like public housing and healthcare have improved. Welfare state helps people. Clean drinking water and Clean Air Acts reduced pollution.
Other social changes like no longer dangerous occupations like mining, greater knowledge of illness, lifestyle changes like less smoking and higher incomes meaning better healthcare
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