The world is experiencing a dramatic increase in population. This is causing problems not only for poor, underdeveloped countries, but also for industrialized and developing nations. Describe some of the problems that overpopulation causes and suggest at least one possible solution.

World

population

is increasing significantly than ever before.

This

is causing various problems which are not limited only to the underdeveloped world, but

also

encompasses the developing nations.

Such

problems need to be addressed before the situation

further

aggravates. As the global

population

would increase, resources would deplete as there would be more demand and consumption. The already scarce resource would not be enough to cater the need for ballooning

population

. The increase in demand would result in degradation of

environment

Suggestion

the environment

in the form of destruction of ecosystems, habitat destruction, extinction of wildlife etc.

Moreover

, there would be wars and conflicts between nations vying to get hold of the scarce resources. Since, the human resource would be in abundance, there would not be enough job opportunities to accommodate them, which would result in various social problems like unemployment and crime.

Furthermore

, due to lack supplies and increased demand, cost of living would increase and food, shelter,

healthcare etc

Accept comma addition

healthcare, etc.

healthcare etc.

would become

expensive and mere survival

Suggestion

an expensive and mere survival

would become difficult. In order to remedy the problem, effective measure should be put in place. Governments, particularly in underdeveloped countries where people tend to have large families, should encourage citizens to have small families through measures like tax incentives. They could

also

make laws pertaining to family planning and enforce

such

laws like China, where people are penalized for having more than one child.

Moreover

, abortion laws should be relaxed. Imparting family planning education and teaching effective use contraceptive techniques could

also

contribute to rein in the explosive

population

growth.

Therefore

, humanity should ponder over

this

earth-shattering matter of increasing global

population

. Government and international bodies should shoulder the responsibility and create awareness, educate people and make laws, so that

this

menace is effectively addressed.