Consequences of Over-population - JSS3 Civic education Lesson Note
- Strain on Resources: Over-population places pressure on finite resources such as food, water, energy, and land, leading to scarcity, competition, and potential conflicts over resource allocation.
- Environmental Degradation: Increased human activities associated with over-population, such as deforestation, pollution, habitat destruction, and overexploitation of natural resources, contribute to environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity, and climate change.
- Urbanization Challenges: Rapid population growth often leads to unplanned urbanization, resulting in overcrowded cities, inadequate infrastructure, housing shortages, traffic congestion, and poor living conditions in informal settlements.
- Social and Economic Strains: Over-population can strain social services, healthcare systems, education facilities, and employment opportunities, exacerbating poverty, inequality, and social tensions within communities.
- Health Risks: Over-population can increase the risk of disease outbreaks, epidemics, and public health crises, particularly in densely populated areas with inadequate sanitation and healthcare infrastructure.