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Natural and Human Impacts of Overpopulation on the Economy

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Abstract

Overpopulation is an immensely dangerous problem that does not affect only individual countries but worldwide. It has many causes such as immigration; early marriages, poor medical access, and education are the main reasons to be indicated. While it has many reasons why the earth faces overcrowded, overpopulation’s effects are considered a perilous crisis more than itself. In the past, researchers have explored how to stop this rising problem even though; they have tried several ways from mass sterilization to awarding families with no child. None of these approaches worked instead, people tend to have more children and take this dangerous risk. Therefore, depletion of natural resources, rise in pollution, epidemics, and other diseases are the main consequences of overpopulation which this literature review has discussed. Even though scientists and nature activists have argued about the effects of overcrowding on the earth, humankind, and health, there is no right solution taken by us: humans as a creator of this crisis. Furthermore, this research will concentrate on the possible effects of overpopulation on the earth, health, and human kind. Plus, it suggests some possible solutions. Significantly, it illustrates how overpopulation will impact natural resources and human health.

Published in International Journal of Science, Technology and Society (Volume 10, Issue 6)
DOI 10.11648/j.ijsts.20221006.11
Page(s) 217-223
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Keywords

Overpopulation, Dangerous Problem, Causes, Growth Rate, Pollution Effects

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  • Department of Business Administration, University of the People, Pasadena, USA

  • Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of the People, Pasadena, USA

  • Department of Estate Management, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria

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