Chapter 5
Demographic transition occurs in four main stages. Stage one is characterized by high birth rates and high death rates. In particular, the birth rate and the death rate as in equilibrium. The stage existed up to 18th century when the demographic changes began to occur. Diseases and famine are the main causes of death. Stage two is characterized by high birthrate with a decline in the death rates. The agricultural practice is improved with public health increasingly becoming better. The population increases. Stage three is characterized by decline in birthrate. The population tends to stabilize. Urbanization, pressure on agriculture, changing ...
