Overpopulation

The Modern Issue

Arnedo
Torres
Vrijen

What is Overpopulation?
Overpopulation is an
undesirable condition
where the number of
existing human
population exceeds the
carrying capacity of
Earth.

It refers to the
excessive
population of an
area to the point
of
of depletion
overcrowding,
natural
resources
and
environmen
tal
depletion.

Causes of Overpopulation
o Decline in the Death Rate
o Growth in technological
advancement
o Immigration
o Lack of family planning
o Cultural influences
o Lack of education

Positive Effects of Overpopulation

Better understanding of diseases and
advancement of medicine
The vast improvement of public health and
increased emergence of new epidemics and
pandemics
Improvement of food distribution
More intensive farming practices
Increase in labor market

Negative Effects of
Overpopulation
Depletion of Natural

Resources
Degradation of Environment
Conflicts and Wars
Rise in Unemployment
High Cost of Living
Increased Habitat Loss
Elevated Crime Rate
Species Extinction
Unhealthy lifestyle
Poverty

According to Philippine Statistics

Current World Population Statistics

This photo was taken 11:24

AM, September 16, 2015.

Most
populous
countries
in the
world

Solutions to Overpopulation
Better Education
Making People Aware of
Family Planning
Tax Benefits or Concessions
Knowledge of Sex Education
Environmental protection
and research for alternative
resources
Government policies