2. • Demography is the statistical study of
populations, including elements such as birth,
death, migration, and aging.
• It provides crucial data for
understanding population trends and
dynamics, which can influence
healthcare planning and policy-
making.
• For instance, a high birth rate may necessitate more
resources for maternal and child health, while an aging
population may require increased resources for chronic
disease management and geriatric care
3. • Family planning is a key aspect of reproductive
health, involving the provision of methods and
services to enable individuals to decide freely and
responsibly the number, spacing, and timing of
their children.
• It includes contraception, fertility treatments,
prenatal care, and safe abortion services where
legal.
• Family planning can significantly impact demographic
trends by influencing birth rates and population growth
4. • Together, demography and family
planning interact in a complex manner.
• Effective family planning can help manage population
growth and demographic shifts, while demographic
data can inform family planning services.
• For example, in areas with high
adolescent birth rates, targeted family
planning education and services can help
reduce these rates, while demographic
data on these areas can guide where to
focus these efforts.
