Science > Biology > Human Population and Population Control
Attributes of Human Population Part – I
- Population Size
- Population Density
- Population Distribution
- Age Structure, Age Distribution, and Age Pyramid
- Sex Ratio
- Migration of Population
Attributes of Human Population Part – II
- Population Growth and Growth Curves-shaped, J-shaped)
- Birth Rate or Natality
- Fertility Rate
- Death rate or Mortality
Attributes of Human Population Part – III
- Population Fluctuations and its Types
- Biotic Potential
- Carrying Capacity and Factors Affecting It
- Objectives of Demography
- Terminology of Demography
- Importance of Demography
- Features of Indian Population
- Causes of Population Explosion
- Consequences of Population Explosion
- Symptoms of Overpopulation
Social and Economic Measures for Population Control
- Minimum Age of Marriage, Gender Equality, Equity, Raising Status of Women
- Spread of Education, Adoption, Change of Social Outlook, Social Security
- Employment, Increase in Standard of Living, Balanced Economic Growth
- Publicity, Self Control, Enacting Child Labour Laws
Natural Methods of Contraception
- Family Planning
- Logic Behind Use of Contraceptives
- Characteristics of Ideal Contraceptives
- Safe Period or Rhythm Method
- Basal Body Temperature Method
- Cervical Mucus Examination Method
- Withdrawal Method or Coitus Interruption Method
- Lactational Amenorrhoea
Barrier Methods of Contraception
- Spermicide
- Condom
- Diaphragm, Cervical Cap, Vault Cap
- Contraceptive Sponge
- Inert Intrauterine Devices:
- Copper Ts
- Hormone Releasing Intrauterine Devices
Surgical Methods of Contraception
- Tubal Ligation or Tubectomy
- Vasectomy
- Hysterectomy
Other Methods of Contraception
- Oral Contraceptives / Oral Pills
- Injectable Contraceptives
- Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Induced Abortion)