Which characteristics are commonly associated with developing countries?

Which characteristics are commonly associated with developing countries?

• A. High GDP per capita and low infant mortality
• B. Advanced technology and high urban density
• C. Rapid aging due to low birth rates
• D. Higher infant mortality rates and more children in the workforce

Answer: (D)

In development terms, health outcomes and how families rely on income reflect how developed a country is. Developing countries commonly show higher infant mortality because access to quality healthcare, nutrition, clean water, and sanitation is limited, and public health resources are often stretched. They also tend to have more children in the workforce because families rely on every income stream to survive, and schooling may be less accessible or affordable. This combination—health challenges in infancy and a larger share of children helping to earn a living—fits the typical profile of developing economies. By contrast, wealthier nations usually have lower infant mortality due to better healthcare systems and living conditions, and child labor is far less common because schooling is widespread and social safety nets reduce the need for every child to contribute income.

In development terms, health outcomes and how families rely on income reflect how developed a country is. Developing countries commonly show higher infant mortality because access to quality healthcare, nutrition, clean water, and sanitation is limited, and public health resources are often stretched. They also tend to have more children in the workforce because families rely on every income stream to survive, and schooling may be less accessible or affordable. This combination—health challenges in infancy and a larger share of children helping to earn a living—fits the typical profile of developing economies. By contrast, wealthier nations usually have lower infant mortality due to better healthcare systems and living conditions, and child labor is far less common because schooling is widespread and social safety nets reduce the need for every child to contribute income.