Source: wikibot/population-pressure
= Population pressure
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Population pressure refers to the strain that a growing population exerts on the resources and infrastructure of a given area. This concept examines how increases in population can lead to challenges in various sectors, including: 1. **Resource Availability:** As the population increases, the demand for natural resources such as water, food, and energy also rises, which can lead to shortages or depletion of these resources.