Examine the 2011 population pyramids for Sudan, Japan, and the USA at www.census.gov. Describe the characteristics of the population and identify the services necessary to serve this population over the next 10 to 15 years. To view the population pyramids, use the US Census Bureau
Under Topics, click Population, Economy
In Next Window click on Population
In Next Window to the right, Click on International
In the next Window on the quick links to the left of your screen, Click on International Data Base
In the next screen, click on Demographic Overview, and select Population Pyramid Graph
Select Year (2011)
To the right of Years select Countries (Hint: Use the control key to select more than one country).
Under aggregation Options, Select options that displays your needed information.
Click Submit to display your pyramid.
Use the demographic indicators and the population pyramid to answer the following question: Describe the characteristics of the population and identify the services necessary to serve these populations over the next 10 to 15 years. Be sure to define and discuss the implications of each of the following population characteristics for Sudan, Japan and the USA.
Birth rate
Death rate
Fertility rate
Infant mortality
Life expectancy
Natural increase
Net migration