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Explain four problems of overpopulation in developing countries

Explain four problems of overpopulation in developing countries.

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•Mass unemployment since the population exceeds the available employment opportunities.

•Poor housing hence emergence of slum and gather settlements.

•Poor health care, malnutrition spread of diseases.

•Slow growth of industries consequent upon prevalence of unskilled labour, poverty.

•High dependency ratio since the dependent population exceeds the working population.

•Strain on infrastructural facilities/existing social amenities (perennial water and power rationing).

•Erosion of social/moral fabric and values as a result of criminal activities meant to earn income e.g. prostitution, drug trafficking, etc.
johnson mwenjera answered the question on February 28, 2018 at 09:15

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