Question

all of the following factors contribute to rapid population growth in ldcs (less developed countries) except-
widespread access to maternal healthcare
economies based on agriculture
limited educational opportunities for women
higher rates of infant mortality
world population trends and problems

Explanation:

• Widespread access to maternal healthcare: This actually helps in reducing infant mortality and population growth as it leads to better health of mothers and infants, thus not contributing to rapid population growth.
• Economies based on agriculture: In agrarian - based economies in LDCs, children are often seen as a source of labor, which can contribute to higher birth rates and population growth.
• Limited educational opportunities for women: When women have limited education, they may have less access to family - planning information and may marry and have children at a younger age, contributing to population growth.
• Higher rates of infant mortality: In LDCs, when infant mortality is high, parents may have more children to ensure that some survive, which contributes to population growth.

Answer:

Widespread access to maternal healthcare.