The second phase of the demographic transition model is characterized by a decline in death rates due to improvements in healthcare, hygiene, and nutrition. Birth rates remain high during this stage, leading to rapid population growth.
Related terms
Population Pyramid: A graphical representation of a country's population structure based on age and gender; it helps visualize the distribution of different age groups within a population.
Infant Mortality Rate: The number of deaths per 1,000 live births within the first year of life. It reflects both social and economic conditions within a society.
Fertility Rate: The average number of children born to women of childbearing age (typically between 15 and 49 years old) in a specific period.