PSYC 3110 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Aids, Sub-Saharan Africa, Gross National Income
19 Mar 2013
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Predicted to increase to 9 billion by 2045. India will pass china with population of 1. 5 billion by 2040: fertility rate is 2. 8. Increasing numbers of people will live in poverty due to an increase in demand and shortage of supply. Abstinence is the only form of birth control in south america and africa: adds to population growth, poverty, and hiv/aids. Fertility is highest in sub-saharan africa: aids is maximum, poorest region in the world, highest number of roman catholics. Increasing because of decreases in infant and adult mortality from disease. Britain: 75 for men, 80 for women. In 2010, men can average 10 years of pensioned retirement: women approximately 20 years. Expected increase to 100 years of life expectancy by 2060. Social, health, and pension systems will be difficult to maintain once life expectancy increases. Approximately 5. 5 billion people are living in developing countries. 1 billion people are living on less than a day: 1/7 people.
