- Have higher birth rates in Stages 1 and 2 of the demographic transition model
- Have a steeper fall
- Have a larger base population
- Once they reach stage 3 the fall tends to be much steeper
- Population change is more linked to stronger government intervention than economic benefit
Case Study: Thailand
- National Family Planning programme since 1970
- Advertising the benefits to a two child family
- Establishing health care centres throughout the country
- Public information programmes about contraception methods
- Training parademics and midwives from local villages who are known and trusted
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