Question

"population explosion is the root cause of various health hazards in India" comment in 100-120 words

Answer 1

The problem of unemployment is also very serious. First of all there are no jobs. Even if there is vacancy, there are thousands of applications for 1 post. People are ready to work for food only. Pollution is also linked with increase in population. In order to meet the demand of this badly increasing population, there is the need of more and more industries, vehicles etc. and more industries and vehicles means more pollution.

In a way all the problems directly and indirectly linked with increase in population. So it is important to check in rise of the population. Govt has already initiated a no of awareness drives. People are also aware of this grim problem now. Still there is a lot to be done immediately. Now Population should be the topic of School and college curriculum.

The awareness must reach to the rural areas and poor people through the educated people. The biggest reason of having big families is the orthodox views of illiterate people. So much will have  to be done in this direction. Only then we shall be able to check this increase in population.

Answer 2

On Saturday, World Population Day, India recorded a whichconstitutes 17.25% of the global population. At this rate, India is expected to become the most populated country by 2050. Many people are already aware of the social and environmental problems caused due to overpopulation, but only a few are aware of its adverse effects on health. At this rate, do you think your kids and grandkids will ever get to see a doctor?

Dr. Jayakanth- MD (Internal Medicine), ACMDC (diabetology), Consultant at Apollo Clinic highlights the health threats caused due to overpopulation