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Changing Population and Places (The Demographic Transition Model (Stage 1:…
Changing Population and Places
The Demographic Transition Model
Stage 1:
Birth rates and Death rates are high and variable
Population growth fluctuates
Reasons why birth rates are high
To replace other children who have dies
To continue the family name
To take care of parents when they are elderly
Reason why death rates are high
Lack of clean water
Lack of food
Poor hygiene and sanitation
Overcrowding
Courageous diseases
Stage 2:
Birth rates remain high; death rate falls dramatically
Stage 3:
Birth rates drop; death rates remain low
Population growth continues but at a smaller rate
Stage 4:
Birth rates and death rates are low and variable
Stage 5:
Birth rates are lower than death rates
Population declines
Reasons for low birth rates
Government looks out for people through health services and pensions
Widespread use of family planning
Women want careers of their own
Reasons why death rates are low
Clean water
Reliable food supply
Good hygiene and sanitation
Rising standards of living
Natural Increase