High population growth rates in Less Developed Countries are due to both high birth rates and a decline in the death rate, especially the infant mortality rate. a) Give TWO reasons for the decline in the death rate in these countries. b) State ONE reason why people in the Less Developed Countries may continue to have many children. c) Outline what Less Developed Countries with high population growth rates can do to keep population growth in check. d) Apart from high population growth rates, state ONE other factor responsible for hunger or poverty in Less Developed Countries