túlnépesített

Túlnépesített is a Hungarian word that translates to "overpopulated" in English. It refers to a state where a population exceeds the carrying capacity of its environment or a particular area. This can lead to a variety of challenges, including resource scarcity, environmental degradation, and increased competition for services.

The concept of overpopulation is often discussed in relation to global population growth, but it can also apply to specific cities, regions, or even habitats. Factors contributing to overpopulation include high birth rates, declining death rates due to advances in healthcare and sanitation, and migration patterns.

When an area is túlnépesített, it can strain infrastructure such as housing, transportation, and utilities. It can also exacerbate issues like pollution, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity as more resources are consumed and more waste is generated. Socially, overpopulation can lead to increased poverty, unemployment, and conflict.

Addressing overpopulation involves a complex interplay of social, economic, and environmental policies. Strategies often include promoting education, improving access to family planning services, and fostering sustainable development practices to ensure that resources are managed responsibly for present and future generations. The term emphasizes the negative consequences of a population size that is unsustainable within its given context.