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Impact of OVERPOPULATIONImpact of OVERPOPULATION
Inadequate fresh waterDepletion of natural resources,
especially fossil fuels.Deforestation and loss of ecosystemsHigh infant and child mortality. Low life expectancyStarvation, malnutritionPoverty coupledInflation (higher prices due to
increased demand.)Unhygienic living conditions Elevated crime rate.Increased levels of pollution (Air,
water, soil & noise)
Economic Impact of immigration Economic Impact of immigration and Emigrationand Emigration
Brain Drain or influx of skills & expertise
Employment & Unemployment
Creation of businesses & jobs
Social Programs Social Assistance, Pension Plans etc.)
Taxes (Increase? Paying in?)
Housing shortages
Crime (Impact on Retails Prices, courts, prisons – costs etc.)
Health Care Costs
Refer to notes on “Highly Developed Countries – Low DEATH Rates”..reasons given were:
Advances in modern medicine and technology
Access to health care
Affordable health care
Education & knowledge about healthy lifestyles & choices.
Improved water and sanitation!!!!
Better nutrition choices!!!!
Factors that an individual considers before deciding to migrate...
Refer to notes on “Push factors, pull factors, repel factors, + factors of origin and intervening obstacles.
Be sure to use appropriate terms!
Be sure to examine BOTH the POSITIVE and NEGATIVE of the ORIGIN and the DESTINATION.
AND don’t forget the INTERVENING OBSTACLES!
Refer to notes on “ Positive Impacts of Immigration” and/or “Negative Impacts of Immigration”
Depends on the stance or position you take!