2012 World Population Data Sheet
By asoares
Nearly all future population growth will be in the world’s less developed countries, and the poorest of these countries will see the greatest percentage increase.
Area of Expertise: Children, Youth, and Families
The Decline in U.S. Fertility
In the United States and other developed countries, fertility tends to drop during periods of economic decline. U.
The Faces of Unmet Need for Family Planning
(2012) The widespread adoption of family planning represents one of the most dramatic changes of the 20th century.
Fact Sheet: Population and Food Security: Africa’s Challenge
Food security is at the top of the list of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) with the goal of eradicating poverty and hunger.
Noncommunicable Diseases and Youth in Developing Countries
Noncommunicable diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes—the most common causes of deaths in wealthier countries—are increasingly common in developing countries. NCDs now account for most deaths and their prevalence is rising.
In Morocco, More Modern Contraceptive Use Plays Key Role in Decreasing Maternal Deaths
The “Gold Moment on Family Planning” is set for World Population Day, July 11, 2012, in London. The event seeks international attention, policy, and funding on meeting the global unmet need for family planning by 2020.
Women’s Need for Family Planning in Arab Countries
Family planning is critical for the health of women and their families, and it can accelerate a country’s progress toward reducing poverty and achieving development goals.
World Population Trends 2012
World population grew to 7.06 billion in mid-2012 after having passed the 7 billion mark in 2011.
Increased Overweight Prevalence and Chronic Disease Risk Among the Poor in Developing Countries
(2012) Globally, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased at alarming rates—with 1.5 billion adults overweight worldwide.
U.S. Homeless Veteran Population Decreases Since 2009, but Female Homeless Veterans More Than Doubled
(May 2012) The number of homeless veterans in the United States has declined by 11 percent since 2009, from 75,600 in 2009 to 67,500 in 2011.