Question

Urban residents live longer and have lower infant mortality rates than rural population. State any two reasons for the given statement.

Answer 1

Urban residents live longer than Rural population because:

1. Access to healthcare: In cities, healthcare and hospital services are better than in rural areas. Hence, urban residents can access medication and treatment more quickly and effectively than rural residents. Timely medical intervention can save infants life.
2. Economic conditions: Urban people lead a better economic life than rural people. Due to better economic conditions, urban residents can more easily access resources, treatment, doctor consultations, etc.