This document outlines key population problems in developing countries and provides case studies on specific issues. It defines developing countries and lists their common characteristics. The main population problems covered are high birth rates, unemployment, poverty, and malnutrition. Case studies analyze the high birth rate in China under the one-child policy, high unemployment in Zimbabwe, poverty in Thailand, and malnutrition in India. The document explores causes and government efforts to address each problem.

2. CONTENT OUTLINE:
-Definition of Developing Countries.
-Map/Location of Developing countries.
-Main population problem in Developing countries.
-Case study on High Birth Rate: China
-Case study on High Unemployment Rate: Zimbabwe
-Case study on Poverty: Thailand
-Case Study on Malnutrition: India
-References

3. According to the United
Nations:
A developing country is a
country with a relatively low
standard of living, undeveloped
industrial base, and moderate
to low Human Development
Index (HDI).
Country with:
1. Low Standard Of Living
2. Undeveloped industry
3. Less develop in Technology and
Infrastructure
4. Low Levels in:
-Education
-Healthcare services
-Life expectancy

4. DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

6. High Birth Rate
Reasons for High Birth Rate:
1. Most of the parents expect
babies die early.
2. Children are a valuable source of
labour and income for a family.
3. The children will look after
them when they are sick.
4. Lack of education

7. Case study on Birth Rate (overpopulation): CHINA
- China has the largest population in the world, with a
shocking number of 1.3 billion people and growing by
the minute.
- In 2012, its fertility rate was 1.66 per woman.
- Overpopulation in China began after the World War II in
1949, where the Chinese were advised and encouraged to
have as many children as possible.
Reason: in hopes of bringing more money to the country,
building a better army, and producing more food.
- Many Chinese people died before the year of 1949 due
to civil wars and World War II.
- In 1949 (after the world war II), China rapidly
modernized and improved their standard of living causing
their life expectancy to dramatically improved.

8. - In 1950, the average Life expectancy for Men
was 39, for women was 42.
- In 1998, the average Life Expectancy for men
was 69, for women was 71.
- When they live longer, the population started
to increased and hence, population explosion.
- In 1950, the population in china increased by
1.4 percent of its total population which was
562,579,779. (increased by approximately
7.8 million in a year)
China Average Life Expectancy
(Male + Female)

9. - The overpopulation was such a problem that in 1979,
the Chinese’s Government introduced one-child
policy, which allowed each family in China to only
have one child.
- More than 1 child, the parents will be ‘punish’ such as:
i. Both parents lose their Job
ii. They will be fined
iii. the 'illegal' child would not be given a
'household register' which was necessary for
school enrolment and applying for jobs.
- Benefits who follow the rule include:
i. increased access to education for all
ii. Childcare
iii. healthcare offered to families
iv. Allowances and maternity leave for the
parents

10. Was it a success or a failure?
It was a SUCCESS however, there are a few drawbacks
arise.
SUCCESS
1. China’s population reduced by approximately 300
millions.
2. By the end of 1990s, the birth rate has fallen from 31 to
19 over 20 years.

11. DRAWBACK
1. Since the birth rate are declining, there are not enough babies to
cover, balance and maintain the population.
2. The male to female ratio lies at 117:100 which results in the
difficulty for the men to find wife.
Dong Min and his 72 year old mother
Qin Yin Luan in his home village in a
poor rural area of China

12. High Unemployment Rate
Reasons for High
unemployment Rate:
1. High Population, less job
Opportunities.
2. Poor education

18. Poverty
Reasons for Poverty:
1. History of colonialism
2. War and political instability
3. National Debt
4. Discrimination and social
Inequality.
5. Vulnerability to natural
Disasters.
!MALNOURISHED!

24. Malnourished
Reasons for Malnourished:
1. Poverty
2. Lack of access to food
3. Conflicts
4. Climate change
5. Lack of clean water

25. Case study on Malnutrition: INDIA
- According to WHO, the biggest contributor to
Child Mortality is MALNUTRITION
- There are 2.2 million child death per year.
- The prevalence of under-weight children in India
is among the highest in the world.
- In India, Madhya Pradesh recording the highest
rate with 55% whereas Kerala was the lowest with
approximately 27%.

26. - There are 3 types of Malnutrition in
India:
1- STUNTED Low Height-For-Age
(chronic malnutrition)
2- WASTED Low weight-for-height
(Acute Malnutrition)
3- UNDERWEIGHT Low weight for age
One-third of children are stunted in the poorest
households in Senegal.

27. - Nutrition Education for the Mothers
- Medical solutions to the problem of malnutrition include
de-worming and nutritional supplements
- Under National Health Mission of Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare, the remedial steps taken are as follows:
1. Promotion of appropriate infant and young child feeding practices that
include early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding till 6
months of age
2. Treatment of children with severe acute malnutrition
3. Specific program to prevent and combat micronutrient deficiencies of
Vitamin A and Iron & Folic Acid

28. Was it a success or a failure?
 the prevalence of stunting among children under-three years of age has declined
from 51 per cent to 44.9percent.
 The number of stunted children in Senegal has decreased dramatically over the last
20 years, dropping from one-third of children under 5 in 1993 to about one-sixth of
children today.
 These stunting levels are much lower than neighboring countries with similar
income levels in West Africa such as Mali or Guinea, both with 39 percent of
children stunted.

29. Conclusion
Developing countries might have different problems depending on the
Situation of the country.
Even though there are several measures that have been done to
at least minimize the problem, those problems still cannot vanish
Completely.
But problems such as high birth rate, malnutrition, poverty and unemployment
can be solved if both the government and the people are firmly United and make an effort
To improve it.

30. THANK YOU 

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