Overpopulation of urban areas has led to numerous problems. Identify one or two serious ones and suggest ways that governments and individuals can tackle these problems?

Many countries of the world are currently experiencing

problems

caused by rapidly growing populations in urban

areas

, and both governments and individuals have a duty to find ways to overcome these

problems

. Overpopulation can lead to overcrowding and

poor quality

Add a hyphen

poor-quality

show examples

housing in many large cities. Poorly heated or damp housing could cause significant health

problems

, resulting in illness,

such

as bronchitis or pneumonia. Another serious consequence of overcrowding is a rising crime rate as poor living conditions may lead young people

in particular

to take desperate measures and turn to crime or drugs. In terms of solutions, I believe the government should be largely responsible.

Firstly

, it is vital that the state provides essential housing and healthcare for all its citizens.

Secondly

, setting up community projects to help foster more community spirit and help keep young people off the street is a good idea.

For example

, youth clubs or evening classes for teenagers would keep them occupied.

Finally

, more effective policing of inner city

areas

would

also

be beneficial. Naturally, individuals should

also

try to address these

problems

. One way is to put pressure on the government to ensure they tackle the

problems

by,

for instance

, forming action groups to lobby the government and request intervention and adequate funding. They could

also

form Neighbourhood Watch

areas

to try and help reduce the high levels of crime.

Therefore

,

it is clear that

the

problems

caused by overpopulation in urban

areas

are very serious. Yet if governments and individuals share a collective responsibility,

then

it may well become possible to offer some solutions.