What is the central claim of Malthusian theory in demographic studies?

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Increasing population leads to higher risks of disease outbreaksEvery nation experiences a demographic transition phasePopulation expansion generally surpasses the growth of food supplyBirth control methods have no impact on managing population size

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Malthusian theory primarily argues that population growth tends to exceed the capacity of food production, leading to potential shortages and societal challenges.