Question

A country has a birth rate of 35/1,000 individuals and a death rate of 13/1,000 individuals. The death rate was 37/1,000 individuals in 1950, 28/1,000 individuals in 1970, and 21/1,000 individuals in 1990. Which of the following statements best explains why the country has a declining death rate?
1. The country is in stage 1 of the demographic transition, and infant mortality is high because of poor health services and high levels of poverty.
2. The country is in stage 2 of the demographic transition, and life expectancy has increased because of improvements in public health, sanitation, and access to food.
3. The country is in stage 3 of the demographic transition, and more women are entering the workforce and shifting to having children later in life.
4. The country is in stage 4 of the demographic transition, and the population growth rate is declining.

Answer 1

Answer:

The country is in stage 2 of the demographic transition, and life expectancy has increased because of improvements in public health, sanitation, and access to food.

Explanation:

stage 2 of the demographic transition of a country is characterised by a decrease in death rate while birth rate remains constant. this will result in an increase in population.

this increase in birth rate and decrease in death rate is majorly attributed to improvement in health services.