Factors that contribute to high birth-rates?

Answer 1

lack of knowledge about Birth Control / family planning

>>lack of contraceptives

>>low/ no education

>>lack of gov policies that encourage small famillies --poor gov

high Infant Mortality Rate

>>parents think that in producing more offsprings, more chance of survival -- untrue -- more $$ is needed for food and other expenses, thus less chance of survival, increased chance of death due to starvation

traditions and beliefs

>>certain religions believe in the importance of large famillies

>>a woman's job to give birth

>>family oriented women, less career minded women -- marry early -- increased child bearing years

>>desires for a male offspring -- believed tt males can carry on the family lineage -- thus couples that have daughter tend to try until they have a son

Answer 2

In developing countries they often lack means of birth control or there society is against birth control because women do not usually have a say in developing countries about having children it is the man's decision. Also have a girl is often considered a burden on the family because the family will usually have to provide a dowry when she gets married while sons are considered an asset because they can help with farming and labor. So while a family may have five daughters the father will keep demanding the women have more children in attempts to gain a son (heir) if the women does not comply the father may beat her or simply divorce her and get another wife.

Answer 3

teenage pregnancy