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in the case of humans, list of three main technological advancements that contribute to possible overpopulation.

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There are several factors provided by technology that has contributed to an increase in population, many of these are of medical character and in food production, through a decent mortality rate.

A few examples:

Medicine

Soap production: decreased infectious diseases

Antibiotics: provided the means to fight bacterial diseases

Cesarian section and both prenatal and postnatal care: created a drastic drop in deaths due to birth, and the first months of life.

Food production

Pasteurization: provided safe means to consume certain foods, avoiding lethal infections.

High vacuum and Refrigeration: provided the means to preserve food, avoiding lethal pathogens.

Tractor: provided an efficient production and food supply to most of the population diminishing malnutrition and its consequences.

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