SS2 Geography Third Term: Problems of Population Growth

Topic:Problems of Rapid population growth

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Problems of Rapid population growth

High rate of infant mortality is certain in a growing population because of social pressure
High mobility will also result in a rapidly growing population
Rapid population growth is always accompanied by food shortages
The pressure on the low lean social services may led to low life expectancy
Malnutrition and diseases
Overpopulation always breeds vices such as armed robbery, prostitution etc
Inflation is bound to occur, in a situation of growing population
Over crowding: growing population always leads to overcrowding

Advantages of High Population Densities

High population provides large labour force for industries
High population is a source of large market for the goods produced by the industries
With large population concentration in an area, there i need for effectiveness planning so that the town can function properly
Many people are brought together and this can promote unity among the diverse people in the country
Manpower is exported to these regions to enable them earn foreign exchange
Organized army in such area is possible

Disadvantages of high population densities

Natural resources like fertile farmlands, become over exploited where there is high population growth
Areas of high population densities are usually associated with high crime rate like armed robbery, car snatcher, hired assassin etc. These may be due to lack of jobs; hence people resort in crimes
Areas of high population densities usually do not have enough jobs for the ever increasing influx of people. This leads to unemployment and underemployment
High population concentration leads to scarce or poor accommodation as the house available may not be enough for the high population
Many people travel on roads at the same time and ; this leads to traffic congestion most of the time
Poor housing, pressure on natural resources and social facilities do lead to environmental pollution