Overpopulation in the World The world is a big place, but it seems to be filling up rapidly these days. A total of approximately six billion people inhabit the Earth today, and the numbers are expected to increase by fifty percent in the next twenty-five years (Ashmead 16). Overpopulation is an issue that faces societies all over the world. There are numerous effects that overpopulation presents to people daily. The growing population puts demands on limited …showed first 75 words of 3768 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3768 total…serious outcomes it may have and take action to help improve and even prevent them. Among the most effective way to prevent the increase in population are the methods of birth control and to inform not only teens, but also everyone about the option. By educating the public more, people will see that they need to plan ahead because it will only be beneficial to not only them but also society in the long run.