Second-stage rapid population growth refers to a phase of demographic transition where birth rates remain high but death rates begin to decline rapidly. This leads to a significant increase in population size.
Related terms
Demographic Transition: The process of change from high birth rates and death rates to low birth rates and death rates over time.
Population Growth Rate: The rate at which a population increases or decreases over a specific period.
Birth Rate: The number of live births per 1,000 individuals in a population within a given year.
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