Population

Population is a summation of all the organisms of the same group or species, which live in a particular geographical area, and have the capability of interbreeding.

All elements, individuals, or units that meet the selection criteria for a group to be studied, and from which a representative sample is taken for detailed examination. The total of all populations is called a universe.

World Population: 7,299,612,521

Asia population:4.427 billion

Phil. Population: 101,275,682

Region Population

National Capital Region 11,855,975

Cordillera Administrative Region

1,616,867

Region 1 (Ilocos Region) 4,748,372

Region 2 (Cagayan Valley)  3,229,163

Region 3 (Central Luzon) 10,137,737

Region 4-A (Calabarzon) 12,609,803

Region 4-B (Mimaropa) 2,744,671

Region 5 (Bicol Region)  5,420,411

Region 6 (Western Visayas) 7,102,438

Region 7 (Central Visayas) 6,800,180

Region 8 (Eastern Visayas) 4,101,322Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula)  3,407,353

Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) 4,297,323

Region 11 (Davao Region) 4,468,563

Region 12 (Soccsksargen) 4,109,571

Region 13 (Caraga) 2,429,224

ARMM 3,256,140

-an undesirable condition where the number of existing human population exceeds the carrying capacity of Earth.

Causes of Overpopulation Decline in the

Death Rate-more birth

rate, less death rate in a population

Better medical facilities-Technological advancement was

perhaps the biggest reason why the balance has been permanently disturbed.

The ability to save lives and create better medical treatment for all. A direct result of this has been increased lifespan and the growth of the population.

More Hands to Overcome Poverty: Families that have been through poverty, natural disasters or are simply in need of more hands to work are a major factor for overpopulation.

Technological Advancement in Fertility Treatment

With latest technological advancement and more discoveries in medical science, it has become possible for couple who are unable to conceive to undergo fertility treatment methods and have their own babies.

Lack of Family Planning-Most developing nations have large

number of people who are illiterate, live below the poverty line and have little or no knowledge about family planning.

Effects of Overpopulation Depletion of

Natural Resources-The Earth can only produce a limited amount of water and food, which is falling short of the current needs.

Degradation of Environment -With the overuse of coal, oil and

natural gas, it has started producing some serious effects on our environment.

Conflicts and WarsOverpopulation in developing countries

puts a major strain on the resources it should be utilizing for development. Conflicts over water are becoming a source of tension between countries, which could result in wars. It causes more diseases to spread and makes them harder to control. Starvation is a huge issue facing the world and the mortality rate for children is being fuelled by it. Poverty is the biggest hallmark we see when talking about overpopulation.

Rise in Unemployment- there fewer jobs to support large number of people. Rise in unemployment gives rise to crime as people will steal various items to feed their family and provide them basic amenities of life.

High Cost of Living-As difference between demand and supply continues to expand due to overpopulation, it raises the prices of various commodities including food, shelter and healthcare. This means that people have to pay more to survive and feed their families

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