Overpopulation is a significant problem in developing countries, where 925 million people do not get enough food and 98% of the world's undernourished live. The world population is projected to increase by 1/3 to over 9 billion by 2050, increasing food demand by 50% despite scarce resources. To address this, governments must provide family planning services, satisfy social needs through education and employment for women, and encourage smaller families through infrastructure changes. While limiting population growth may infringe on rights, overpopulation also prevents people from living comfortable lives.

1. Overpopulation and Hunger in Developing CountriesHannah KubicekFS HN 34207/08/2011

2. Population StatisticsWorld Population = 6.93 billion40% of the world’s population accounts for 5% of the global income1.7 billion people live in absolute poverty

3. Population Demographicshttp://www.prb.org/Publications/Datasheets/2009/2009wpds.aspx

4. Why Overpopulation Is A Problem925 million people do not have enough to eat98% of the world's undernourished people live in developing countries.http://vegonline.org/Vegetarians-&-Sustainability/Can-Vegetarianism-Help-Solve-World-Hunger.html

5. What Will Happen If We Continue With Population Growth?By 2050 the worlds population will have increased by 1/3 to more than 9 billionBy 2030 the world food demand will have risen by 50%Energy, water, and land needed for agricultural production are becoming increasingly more scarce.http://www.mysaviorgod.com/help/hunger.html

6. What Needs To Be DoneHigher incomeHigh levels of educationHigher levels of employment for womenEasy access to contraceptivesRestructure in Government infrastructurehttp://gwilliam.com/nathan/page/2/

7. How Government Can HelpProvide family planning servicesSatisfy basic social needsEducate all social groupsProvided alternative careers to motherhoodEncourage small families.http://ux.brookdalecc.edu/fac/socsci/criminaljustice.html

8. Is This Morally Acceptable?Overpopulation goes against peoples RIGHT to live and RIGHT to be given a comfortable life. Women in Developing world have the RIGHT to freedom.http://digiteen09-3.flatclassroomproject.org/Rights+%26+Responsibilities

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