overpopulation and underpopulation - causes and effects

Question 1

causes of overpopulation

Answer 1

• high birth rates - parents want lots of children to provide income
• tradition to have lots of children - lack of healthcare
• no education about the benefits of a smaller family - cultural beliefs: men have higher status for having more childfe
• government policies (strengthen population)
• lack of birth control (contraceptions) or family planning