The problems with the world population

(1)
The only thing I find optimistic trend in terms of population is raising life expectancy in some countries. In Japan, for example, the average of life expectancy for women is 84, and for men 78, according to the video we watched. I think everyone would like to live healthier and happier when they get older… As the medical technology and the attention to people’s health have been improved, more and more elder people can live longer. However, this movement also brings us negative aspect such as the problem with the nursing place and the lack of people who can look after these elders.

(2)
The thing I worry about the most in terms of the changing population is the declining birthrate in developed countries. I understand well why Japanese young women hesitate to have babies because of the stereotype in the society. One more thing is about the high death rate of AIDS in African countries. It’s seriously tragedy situation if a child is born with decided future to die in a short period because of the disease Aids which mother bring to him or her.

(3)
In industrial world, the first thing governments need to pay attention is the problem with the declining birthrate. In order to solve the problem, it’s good idea to support couples to have more babies. They can have some kinds of support system for mothers, for instance, increasing public baby sitters which are available in reasonable price, or decreasing the work pressure for both mothers and fathers.