Demography & Family Planning · NEET PG Preparation Community Medicine (PSM)
A public health researcher is analyzing the population structure of a district. The population pyramid exhibits a very broad base with a concave slop…
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A public health researcher is analyzing the population structure of a district. The population pyramid exhibits a very broad base with a concave slope, indicating high fertility, high mortality at younger ages, and a very small proportion of elderly individuals. What type of population pyramid does this represent?
- A.Expansive pyramidCorrect answer
- B.Constrictive pyramid
- C.Stationary pyramid
- D.Rectangular pyramid
Solution
An expansive population pyramid has a wide base representing high birth rates and a rapid taper reflecting high mortality rates, typical of developing nations. A constrictive pyramid has a narrow base (low fertility), and a stationary pyramid has a roughly equal distribution across age groups.
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