With a few exceptions, most nations can be categorized into one of two groups according to the their rate of population growth. Finally, its is predicted by demographers that within the next few decades that the majority of these nations will be experiencing zero population growth . These nations are generally found in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia. As a result, world leaders and environmentalists have targeted these nations for population growth control. Artificially increasing death rates is not currently seen as a viable approach to population control.
Countries can, however, impose policies to reduce their birth rates.
Demographers have generally recognized three different methods for achieving a reduction in the growth of a population. This reduction is the result of many different factors that are tied into economic prosperity. Family planning - involves any program that provides educational and technological services that help individuals to plan the birth of children. The nature of family planning varies from country to country because of differences in economic development, religion, and culture. In the remaining LDCs, family planning programs have not been successful because of economic, religious or cultural reasons.