The Human Population
Ch. 8
Human Population
• Demography
– Science of population structure and growth
Population Increase in Mexico
Demographics of Countries
Demographic Stages
Fertility Changes in Select Countries
Age Structure Diagrams
Worldwide
 29% of human population is under age 15
 Could cause large increase in birth rates
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Gender inequality
Age structure diagrams- how to read them
Food insecurity
Gender parity
Family planning
Contraception
Culture
Religion
Government policies (for lowering TFR)
Total fertility rate (TFR)