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The Problems of Overpopulation Chapter 9

Population and Quality of Life Environmental degradation Hunger Persistent poverty Economic stagnation Urban deterioration Health issues Primary problems with overpopulation:

Population and Quality of Life Population and World Hunger

Population and Quality of Life Different proposed strategies for reducing hunger: 1) Strictly control population growth 2) Stimulate economic development 3) Provide better equitability of resources

Population and Quality of Life Economic Effects of Continued Population Growth Competing hypotheses: Hyp 1: Rapid population growth  ↑economic development + ↑technological innovation. Why would they think this? Hyp 2: Rapid population growth does the opposite.

Population and Quality of Life Economic Effects of Continued Population Growth Debt in Developing Countries

Reducing the Total Fertility Rate Objectives: 1.Describe how each of the following exerts an influence on the total fertility rate. Cultural traditions Women’s social and economic status Family planning

Reducing the Total Fertility Rate Culture and Fertility – What are cultural factors that affect fertility Cultural expectations high infant and child mortality Work expectations of children Support for parents Cultural value placed on gender Religious beliefs

Reducing the Total Fertility Rate The Social and Economic Status of Women Gender inequity is common worldwide Percent illiteracy of men and women in select developing countries, 2002

Reducing the Total Fertility Rate The Social and Economic Status of Women Younger age of marriage  ↑ fertility rates Examples: Sri LankaBangladesh Average age at marriage 2517 Total fertility rate

Reducing the Total Fertility Rate The Social and Economic Status of Women Gender inequity is common worldwide Higher level of education  ⁭ marriage age Higher level of education  ↓ fertility rates

Reducing the Total Fertility Rate Family Planning Services

Government Policies and Fertility China’s Controversial Family Planning Policy One child per family Main problems with policy: Eroded personal freedom Disproportionate number of males born

Government Policies and Fertility India’s Severe Population Pressure Early efforts centered on compulsory sterilization. (which was a complete failure) Currently attempting to integrate economic development and family planning. (total fertility rates have dropped)

Government Policies and Fertility Mexico’s Young Age Structure Strong positive population growth momentum due to high % young. Government measures (e.g., education reform) have reduced the fertility rate.

Government Policies and Fertility The Population Challenge in Nigeria Most populous African country with high a fertility rate. Birth control use very low (8%). Government attempting to improve health care and encourage marrying later.