This document discusses some of the disadvantages of living in a city. It notes that while some are attracted to the amenities cities offer, city living also comes with challenges. Some of the key disadvantages outlined include overcrowding due to high population density, stress from the fast pace of city life, increased pollution from noise, air, and water, and greater health and safety concerns in urban environments. Managing infrastructure demands is also a challenge for cities due to the concentration of people and activity.
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Disadvantages of city life
2. City Life
Living in a city is an idea about which people
share differing opinions. Some are attracted to
the bright lights and hustle and bustle of city
life, but it also comes with some
disadvantages.
Choosing whether to live in a big city or a
small town requires serious considerations of
your lifestyle.
4. Disadvantages
The disadvantages includes:
Bad habits of youth.
Overcrowding.
Challenges to Infrastructure.
Stress.
Greater Spread of Illnesses.
Safety Concerns.
Traffic jam.
Pollution.
5. Bad habits of youth
In the city money is
admired and money is
indeed the core of all evils.
Some of the young fall into
bad crowds, in a busy
environment its easier to
be introduced to smoking,
drinking, gambling, drug
taking etc.
6. Overcrowding
As population density in
cities increases, it leads to
overcrowding.
As more people join the
cities rush each day
increases, roads and
freeways become crowded.
7. Challenges to Infrastructure
Increased movement of
people from rural to urban
areas puts a strain on the
city's infrastructure.
The demand for housing is
more than the supply of
housing.
8. Stress
The fast pace of city life is
not for everyone. A faster
pace can increase levels of
stress.
City living is associated
with a stressful social
environment as well as an
increased risk of mental
illness.
9. Greater Spread of Illnesses
People who live in cities are
constantly being exposed
to an unhealthy lifestyle
that leads to health
problems.
10. Safety Concerns
Crime figures for the city are
always higher than that of
rural areas.
People who live in the city
are exposed to a violent
environment on the streets.
Robbery, theft , stolen-auto,
street crimes and murder
have become common
everyday occurrences in
some cities.
11. Traffic Jam
The traffic jam seems to
destroy all inspiration of
the living artist that lies in
everybody.
Ambulances and vehicles
sometimes find it hard
during rush hours.
12. Pollutions
In cities there are many kinds
of pollution.
Noise pollution.
Air pollution.
Water pollution.
13. Noise pollution
Noise that badly disturb
the activity or balance of
human or animal life.
High noise levels can
contribute to
cardiovascular effects in
humans, a rise in blood
pressure, and an increase
in stress.
14. Air pollution
Air pollution is the
introduction of chemicals ,
particulates or biological
material that causes
discomfort.
16. Water pollution
Water pollution occurs when
pollutants are discharged
directly or indirectly into
water bodies without
adequate treatment to
remove harmful compounds.
Water pollution affects plants
and organisms living in
these bodies of water.
18. Other Includes
The cost of living is very high.
There is no fresh air and pure water..
It is full of chemicals.
The environment is polluted with dust, smoke,
garbage and gases from factories.
It is always busy and noisy.
It is hard to lead a healthy life in the city.