Consequences of High Birth Rates: large sums required for maternal and child health care, especially preventing disease., increasing burden on schooling, large class sizes, poor provision and competition for places, increased burden on finding food , require enough jobs and housing, there may be a lower unemployment rate in the future, Many more people forced to live in Shanty towns, Government programmes may promote smaller families, Consequences to economically active: a higher BR will mean the young will become economically active, boost economy and be able to care for older populations., shortage of workers, especially in jobs with increased demand (e.g. healthcare), in-migratio may need to be encouraged which may lead to cultural tensions, Young people migrating for work may lead to a skills gap, and for adult children to care for elderly parents, Consequences of Low Death Rates: more places needed in care homes and in-home care, geriatric (elderly) care costs increase, both in treating illness and also in long-term health conditions e.g. dementia, greater burden on government to provide pensions, Rise in pensionable age, Less child provision - as demand drops, schools and children’s services may close., retiree volunteers to support rest of society, grandparents taking childcare responsibilities, retiree spending (“grey pound”), More hip replacements or heart medication may be needed,

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