Introduction to Geography: People, Places, and Environment, Global Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-29206-126-X
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-126-9

Chapter 6 - Population and Migration - Review and Discussion Questions - Page 283: 5

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The sex ratio in developed countries usually tilts in favor of women due to several factors. One significant factor is better healthcare and nutrition for women, leading to lower maternal mortality rates and higher female life expectancy. Additionally, in developed countries, there is generally greater gender equality and access to education and job opportunities for women, reducing gender-based discrimination and improving women's social status. As a result, the population's sex ratio tends to have a higher proportion of women compared to less-developed countries.
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