Overpopulation is the basic cause of most environmental issues. Many countries are facing the problem of population control just because the birth rate is higher than the death rate. Overpopulation can cause wars, conflicts, & many other issues.
Population control is necessary just to have a good quality of life for our children & grandchildren. Overpopulation may convert the environment into urbanization, industrialization, & deforestation. Overpopulation may also affect the social environment. Hence to prevent all these problems, it is important to population control.
VARIOUS CAUSES OF OVERPOPULATION
- Advanced technology in agriculture
The technological advancement in agriculture is bringing in a new revolution. In a few years, this advancement has increased food production by using more fertilizers, herbicides & pesticides. And human beings are able to get more food. Hence the death rate due to scarcity of food has decreased.
- Advanced medical facilities
Science has made many developments in medical facilities which are responsible to defeat many deadly diseases. Also, many infections are cured by progressive vaccines which reduce the mortality rate.
- Technological advancement against infertility
With the help of advanced technologies of medical science, the couple can have their babies. The couples who are unable to conceive, now undergo fertility treatment and are now able to conceive.
- Immigration of people
If the number of people who enter the country is more than the number of people leaving the country; then the population turns into overpopulation.
- Illiterate about family planning
Most developing countries are having a largely illiterate population. Illiteracy causes child marriages which are lack family planning. Poor family planning method causes more population.
- Use of poor contraceptive methods
Many people avoid the use of contraceptives due to a lack of knowledge. The use of ancient contraceptive methods may also cause unintended pregnancies which can lead to a rise in the population.
MEASURES FOR POPULATION CONTROL & ROLE OF BIRTH CONTROL METHODS IN IT
The birth control method is also known as birth contraception or a fertility control method, which is used to prevent pregnancy and responsible for population control.
Undoubtedly, we must say that we all should take a step against rapid population growth. Some easily available & easily manageable birth control methods can help to avoid unwanted pregnancy as well as provide protection from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Contraception is a method that prevents sperm from getting into the eggs.
There are different types or methods of contraception. Below is the list of contraception methods.
- Male & Female Condoms
- The Birth Control Sponge
- Cervical Cap
- Diaphragm
- Copper IUD
- The Pill
- Progestin IUD
- Implants
- The Patch
- Male & Female Condom used for population control
- A natural rubber Latex Male Condom is a thin stretchable pouch that you wear on your penis while having sex.
- There is also another option of a female condom which is a thin sheath pouch inserted inside the vagina. The Female Condom is having two rings internal and external rings inside it. Both rings make it firm at its place while having sex. Cupid Female Condom has polyurethane foam as an internal retainer that absorbs men’s semen.
- Both Condoms provide great protection against pregnancy as well as STIs. Both are more effective if you use them perfectly.
- You can use a condom without any doctor’s advice.
- Very cheap.
- You can get condoms very easily from many medical stores, grocery stores, health centers, vending machines. Condoms are available on online shopping sites such as Flipkart & Amazon also.
- The Birth Control Sponge
The birth control sponge is a small round-shaped plastic foam with a little ditch at its center. It is inserted inside your vagina. It prevents pregnancies but not STIs.
- Cervical Cap
The cervical cap is a small soft silicone bowl that looks like a hat. The cap is inserted inside the vagina deeply & it covers the entire cervix. It also helps to prevent unintended pregnancies.
- Diaphragm
The diaphragm is also a method of birth control that also helps to prevent pregnancies.
- COPPER IUD
The IUD means intrauterine device i.e. fitted inside the uterus helps to prevent unintended pregnancies.
- The Pill
Birth control pills contain hormones like estrogen and progesterone which has many other side effects; it only helps in preventing unintended pregnancies.
To get more information about other birth control methods click on https://www.cupidlimited.com/blog/read-once-before-using-different-kinds-of-birth-control-method/
All these types of birth control methods help in population control. Still, several illiterate people decline the use of birth control methods. Condom is the most convenient & affordable contraceptive among all these birth control methods. It is easy to use & handy to use i.e. you can carry it everywhere. Nowadays, the female condom is also getting easily in the market. The female condom is also handy, convenient & affordable to use.
An article published by TOI shows the use of condoms is declined by 50%, & only women are responsible for the contraception. The population growth rate in most of the countries is getting increased, as the sexual information is wrongly conveying to people.
The estimated total population in India is 1,391.99 million. As per the survey, only 7% of women & 27% of men used a condom for premarital sex while 3% of married women & 13% of married men uses a condom.
The population of the US is 331.42 million & only 33.44 million people use a condom. The population of the US is 331.42 million & only 33.44 million people use condoms.
A study revealed that the population of South Africa is 59,308,690 as per the census of the year 2021. And the use of condoms in this country ranges from 32% to 70%. People do not use condoms or any other birth control methods in South Africa. However, in some areas of the country Government distributes condoms free of cost.
In most populous countries except India like China, only about 40% of people use a frequent condom. In Pakistan, the awareness of condoms is not as much. Condom Social Marketing also has begun in Pakistan but mass media restrict condom marketing in Pakistan. However, a condom is one of the most flexible contraceptive methods among all other contraceptive methods.
According to TOI, 214 million women want to avoid pregnancies but could not avoid them; just because of fear of the experience of side effects. However, the condom does not have any side effects. Moreover, some people are unaware of contraception due to illiteracy. While in some countries, there is a cultural & social opposition to the use of contraception. Hence, the condom is the most convenient contraceptive method responsible for population control.
