Uneven Development and Health Disparities
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What is a significant factor that uneven development influences between countries?

  • Differences in health and wealth (correct)
  • International trade agreements
  • Cultural exchange programs
  • The level of agricultural production

    • Which of the following is true regarding wealth differences in Kenya?

  • The richest 10% earn more than the average population
  • The richest 10% earn 23 times more than the poorest 10% (correct)
  • The richest 10% earn the same as the poorest 10%
  • The richest 10% earn 10 times more than the poorest 10%

    • What is the infant mortality rate in Chad compared to the UK?

  • 37 per 1,000 births in Chad and 13 per 1,000 births in the UK
  • 73 per 1,000 births in Chad and 3.7 per 1,000 births in the UK (correct)
  • 73 per 1,000 births in Chad and 30 per 1,000 births in the UK
  • 73 per 1,000 births in Chad and 7 per 1,000 births in the UK

    • What drives people from less developed countries to migrate to high-income countries?

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    How does uneven development affect migrants from less developed countries?

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    Study Notes

    Uneven Development

    • Uneven development creates significant wealth and health disparities between countries
    • This disparity often leads to large-scale international migration
    • Wealthier nations have higher GNI, allowing better quality of life
      • UK's GNI is 40 times higher than Chad's
      • In 2017, Kenya's richest 10% earned 23 times more than the poorest 10%

    Differences in Health

    • Developed countries have more resources for healthcare, leading to improved health outcomes
      • Infant mortality rate in Chad is 73 per 1,000 births, compared to 3.7 in the UK
      • Life expectancy in the UK is 81, while in Chad it's 53
    • Inadequate healthcare in less developed countries contributes to higher mortality rates from preventable diseases
      • Diarrhea killed 1.4 million people in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa in 2016

    International Migration

    • Uneven development pushes people to migrate from less-developed to more-developed countries in search of better opportunities and lives
    • Mexico to the USA is a prominent example of this migration, with 130,000 people migrating legally each year (with thousands more migrating illegally).
    • Migrants usually seek higher-paying jobs and better quality of life in developed nations
    • Healthy working-age individuals often move, exacerbating the development gap

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    This quiz explores the concept of uneven development and its impact on wealth and health disparities between countries. It examines statistics such as GNI and life expectancy to highlight the stark contrasts in opportunities and healthcare access. Additionally, the quiz discusses how these disparities drive international migration.

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