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Kerala, a state in southwestern India, boasts a steady population growth rate and higher quality of life compared to other regions. Despite being one of the poorest states, Kerala has the lowest infant mortality rate and highest life expectancy. The state prides itself on high literacy levels for both men and women, with a longstanding 'left-wing' government supporting education and female empowerment. With improved infant mortality rates, women opt for smaller families, leading to a slowing population growth trend. Women in Kerala are highly educated, particularly in healthcare fields like nursing and medicine. They advocate for healthcare services and family planning, allowing them to care for their children effectively and prevent unwanted pregnancies.
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1. Population growth rate steady and QoL better than rest of India. 2. One of the poorest Indian states - but lowest infant mortality rate & highest life expectancy. Slowing rate of population growth. 3. High literacy levels – both male and female. ‘Left wing’ government for over 30 years. Tradition of female education and female role models. 6. So with reduced IMR women choose have fewer babies so small families are ‘the norm’ so population growth slows. POPULATION CHANGE IN KERALA state – SW INDIA 4. Women go to school, and to university and study nursing / medicine. Good health services in Kerala. 5. Women press for health services and for family planning advice. They know how to look after their babies and how to avoid unwanted pregancies.
