Birth Rates and Family Size in MEDCs and LEDCs

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How might the desire for a high standard of living in a wealthy country affect family size?

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It leads to smaller families to maintain a higher standard of living.

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What was the average age of first-time mothers in England in 2024?

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32 years

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What was the birth rate (BR) in England in 2024? Options: 6/1000, 10/1000, 30/1000, 42/1000

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10/1000

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Why do many women in MEDCs choose to delay marriage and having children?

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To focus on their careers and avoid hindering promotional opportunities.

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What was the crude birth rate (CBR) in Niger as mentioned in the text?

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45/1000

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How do improved sanitation and medical care impact birth rates in MEDCs?

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It lowers birth rates as parents expect children to survive.

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Why are methods of contraception often not used in some of the poorest LEDCs?

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They are socially unacceptable due to religious beliefs

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Why do families in some of the poorest LEDCs often have more children?

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Because of high infant mortality rates and the need to ensure some children survive to adulthood

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How does the lack of state pensions in LEDCs affect birth rates?

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It increases birth rates because parents rely on children to care for them in old age

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What major step did the WHO take to reduce the death rate?

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Introduced a mass vaccination programme against smallpox in the 1970s