Question

Distinguish between:

Demographic transition theory Stage first and Stage five

Answer 1

	Demographic transition theory Stage first	Demographic transition theory Stage five
1.	Stage first is known as high stationary stage.	Stage five is known as declining stage.
2.	Both birth rates and death rates are high during this phase, so population growth is stable.	The birth rate is very low and almost equals the death rate.
3.	Birth rates are high because having lots of children is considered to be a good idea. At this stage, the financial position of the country is not developed.	Population growth is minimal or in some countries, could be negative. The population may be reduced because of higher mortality.
4.	Educational opportunities are limited. Fertility rates are high. Families are big. Science and technology are not developed.	In such countries the number of children is very low and the elderly are very high. Standard of living is very high. The economic condition of the country and the citizens is very good.
5.	Low sanitation, high occurrence of contagious diseases, lack of medical facilities and malnutrition are responsible for high death rates. At present, no country falls in this category.	High quality of educational and medical facilities are available. Healthy environment and pleasant life is preferred. E.g. Sweden, Finland, etc.