Demographers refer to changes in the ratio of births to deaths in industrialized countries as:
A) life expectancy
B) the demographic transition
C) fertility
D) life span

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The changes in the ratio of births to deaths in industrialized countries are known as the demographic transition. This transition is characterized by a decline in birth rates and death rates, leading to an overall increase in population size and changes in population age structure. Factors that contribute to this transition include increased access to healthcare, improvements in sanitation, and changes in social and economic conditions.

Demographers Refer to Changes in the Ratio of Births to Deaths