Population Growth : A Threat to the Mankind

Population growth is one of the driving forces behind all the environmental problems, as a growing population needs a considerable amount of non-renewable resources for its existence. If there are more births over deaths, then there is population growth, while more deaths over childbirth lead to a decrease in population growth.

One of the highlighting features of the rapid population growth is the exponential growth that has occurred over the last century. When the growth pattern of a nation is by a fixed quantity, it shows a linear growth, and population growth is a linear process.

Causes of Population Growth:
There are huge problems that are the root cause of India’s population growth. Factors such as mortality and fertility rates, child marriage, boy’s importance, ignorance about family planning, rational decisions, polygamy marriage, and the age and sex factors of the present population influence population growth.

Effects of Population Growth:
The exponential growth in population has caused severe effects on our planet. The most common and current impact of population growth is the limited quantity of natural resources, mainly fossil fuels. Due to the population explosion, resources are decreasing, becoming rarer, and will run out entirely.

The overgrowth in population has led to massive effects such as industrialization, pollution, and unemployment. These components have adversely affected our environment leading to various health problems in society.