GG102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Population Momentum, Baby Boom, Core Countries
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Canada natural growth rate 0. 4% barely reaching 1% with immigration. Peripheral countries population growth continues for many reasons: already large populations in many countries ensure a modest growth rate, populations relatively young due to recent strong growth rates. Many individuals during active terms of reproduction create population momentum. Large youthful populations ensure populations continue to grow in absolute numbers even with slowing growth rates. E. g china one-child policy & cultural norms preferring boys lead to many female babies being killed at birth. Demographic transition theory: fertility and mortality rates are some way tied to economic development experienced by a population lomoar cpsd| 5490467. Death rates drop immediately after improvements in sanitation, hygiene and medical services. Newborns and infants most vulnerable, small changes can lead to a dramatic decline in mortality. Birth rates drop after a considerable delay after social and cultural norms changed.
