Population growth is a factor for developing countries, however, population growth increases the demand for water and food. However, this demand causes issues such as water scarcity because of limited water resources and sources, this can lead to dehydration and other morbidities for the population; climate change, such as a drought is also a factor in water scarcity for developing counties (world wildlife, 2020). Lastly, population growth equates to industrial and commercialized growth, an increase in transportation, and international industrial trades. These factors lead to air pollution, such as emission of carbon dioxide and other toxic compounds from various types of transportation such as industrial ships which result in increased health risks such as respiratory-related illness (Popul, 2019). There is also water pollution caused by sanitary issues resulting from increased urbanization, therefore, leading to water scarcity and waterborne diseases. Also, the increased population means the construction of cities and neighborhoods, which results in deforestation. However, deforestation leads to landslides and flooding which causes water pollution, therefore resulting in water scarcity (Mapulanga & Naito, 2019). Therefore, population growth coupled with pollution and water scarcity has a negative impact on the populations’ health.
There are international efforts aimed towards reducing the negative consequences of population growth such as the implementation of the air and water clean act by the EPA aimed at controlling and preventing air and water pollution. The clean air and water act were created to ensure that the population is breathing and consuming health air and water (EPA, 2015). There are also standards implemented on the number of toxic matters that can enter the atmosphere which is enforced by laws through inspections.
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