Ill-Effects of Overpopulation

The ill-effects of overpopulation are quite severe. The first one is that
natural resources deplete at a faster level. Our planet can produce only a
limited amount of water and food. Thus, overpopulation causes
environmental damage including deforestation, pollution, etc.

Similarly, there is the degradation of the environment which happens

because of the overuse of resources like coal, oil, natural gases and
more. As a result, the quality of air also gets affected in this manner.

In developing countries, overpopulation puts a strain on resources.

Thus, it gives rise to conflicts and tension. It also causes more diseases
that become harder to control. Next up, we have the issue of
unemployment.

Moreover, it rises due to overpopulation. There is more number of

people than job opportunities. As a result, unemployment gives rise to
crimes like theft and more. We also have pandemics and epidemics
which happen due to overpopulation.

It is because overcrowded and unhygienic living gives rise to

infectious diseases. Another ill-effect is malnutrition and starvation.
When there are scarce resources, these diseases will likely to be on the
rise.

Most importantly, we have a shortage of water which makes it tougher

for people to get access to clean water. Similarly, lower life expectancy
also happens because of the boom in population, especially in less-
developed nations.

We also witness faster climate change as nations continue to develop

their industrial capacities. Thus, they emit industrial waste which gives
rise to global temperatures. It will keep getting worse if things are not
checked immediately.

Solutions of Overpopulation

There are many solutions which we may take up to prevent

overpopulation. The best measure is family planning to keep the
overpopulation check. In order to do that, one can ensure proper spacing
between the births of the children.

Further, limiting the number of children as per income and resources

must also be important. Similarly, it is essential to increase resources.
The government must make the horrors of overpopulation reach the
public through the use of media.

Moreover, better education can help implement social change which

can curb overpopulation. Next up, knowledge of sex education must be
made mandatory in schools so students learn young about everything
they need to know.

Most importantly, it is essential to empower women so they can break

out of poverty. This way, they can learn about reproductive health and
make better decisions. Another solution can be government incentives.

Many governments of countries already have various policies which

relate to tax exemptions for curbing overpopulation. For instance, some
waive a certain part of income tax for married couples with one or two
children.