Cause And Effect Of Overpopulation Essay

In the last 70 years the world’s population has increased more rapidly then ever before. In 1950 it was estimated that there were 2.5 billion people, in 2005, there were 6.5 billion, and in 2018, 7.6 billion people, according to the Population Reference Bureau. By 2050 the population could reach to more than 9 billion people. This rapid growth is caused by numerous factors, such as advances in medicine, which led to longer lifespans. Lack of family planning leading to larger than expected families, and in general higher birth rates then death rates, which causes an imbalance of population. This rapid increase of the population puts a strain on communities as well as on the world’s natural resources. One effect of this strain on communities is the heightened cost of living. A higher cost of living increases unemployment, homelessness, and creates more struggles for low-wage workers. The high demand for housing can not be met as there is a limited supply of housing, especially in big cities where there is limited space. Low-wage workers are faced with more struggles in cities with a higher

The prices of food increased as there was a higher demand for it. And the higher demand for food is caused by a growth in population. Although it was written in 2011, the author, Gail Tverberg, includes points that still apply today. “The urban poor will be worst off if food prices remain high, or go even higher, mainly because they must spend a much larger percentage of their incomes just to eat.” The high cost of living doesn’t only affect housing but also the everyday lives of everyday people. Low-wage workers are having to spend most of their incomes on important things like food and paying bills. Over time as the cost of living increases their wages aren’t enough to support