Information on developed countries
In developed countries like the UK both birth rates and death rates are low.
Birth rates are low because:
- Women's status has improved.
- contraceptionAny form of birth control used to prevent pregnancy. and family planningWhen people plan when to have children. is more readily available.
- More career and job opportunities for women.
- The cost of raising a family has increased.
- More people are entering into relationships later, so there is less opportunity to have large families.
Death rates are low because of:
- Advances in modern medicine.
- Vaccinations against diseases, eg measles.
- Improvements in water and sanitationMeasures to help cleanliness and hygiene. .
- Enhanced food production and storage.
- Better transport for food.
- Lower infant mortality rateThe number of children who die before the age of one..
The population in the developed world is therefore fairly stable and neither rising nor falling significantly.