Factors affecting d/r

In this section, you will learn about: 

• Factors affecting death rate/ life expectancy/ infant mortality

• Healthcare (Also can be found in Ageing pop.)

  • • Decrease

      • DCs

        • Countries have standard access to healthcare facilities

        • More well-equipped hospitals, accessible

        • Subsidised healthcare makes it accessible to all

        • Improved public health education 

        • Hence when people fall sick, they can get better and live longer

      • LDCs

        • Many die due to lack of medical help

• Political stability

  • • Decrease

      • • Years of war and civil unrest

        • Many die at a young age

        • Directly due to the unrest, or indirectly because of lack of food

          • Example:

            • Russia-Ukraine conflict: increased death rates, caused more than a million people to find refuge in other countries

            • Drop in birth rates, as many people are away and fighting

    • Increase

      • • Stable and people can live in peace

    • Counterargument:

      • • If crisis is resolved quickly and peace returns, refugees could return home quickly, and the impact of this factor is not that significant

• More awareness of healthy living

  • • Increase

      • • Improved public health education

        • People are more aware of their lifestyle

        • Exercise more, and eat healthier