JAMB - Economics (2009 - No. 42)
High dependency ratio is influenced by
high infant mortality rate
the level of income
high birth rate
inadequate medical care for children
Explanation
The dependency ratio relates to the number of children (0-14. years old) and older persons (65 years or over) as against the working-age population. A high dependency ratio means people who depend on others for their means of livelihood. It increases as a result of high birth rate in a society.