Population Bulletin, vol. 64, no. 3: World Population Highlights–Key Findings From PRB’s 2009 World Population Data Sheet
(2009) Population change will shape the prospects of regions and countries over the next half century.
Area of Expertise: Population Dynamics and Planning
World Population Highlights: Key Findings From PRB’s 2009 World Population Data Sheet
(2009) Population change will shape the prospects of regions and countries over the next half century.
PRB Discuss Online: Africa’s Future, Improving the Health of Mothers and Children
(July 2009) Every year in sub-Saharan Africa, 265,000 mothers die in childbirth and 4.5 million children die before the age of 5 from preventable causes.
Youth, Women’s Rights, and Political Change in Iran
(2009) Recent political developments in Iran highlight the country’s demographic and social shifts over the past 20 years. One in three Iranians is between the ages of 15 and 29.
Policy Brief. Integrating Population, Health, and Environment in Uganda
(2009) After decades of instability and civil conflict, Uganda has enjoyed relative stability, sustained economic growth, and great improvements in health over the last 20 years.
The U.S. Recession and the Birth Rate
(2009) Speculation has been rife in the media on the possible effect of the current recession on the U.S.
PRB Discuss Online: How Will Global Aging Affect Economic Development?
(June 2009) The number of people over age 60 is expected to reach 1 billion by 2020 and almost 2 billion by 2050, representing 22 percent of the world’s population.
Report. Demographic Data for Development Decisionmaking, Case Studies From Ethiopia and Uganda
(June 2009) Development is about improving the lives of people, and policy and fiscal decisions should rely on data that answer who these people are, where and how they live, and how their lives are changing.
Policy Brief. Expanding Contraceptive Choice: Five Promising Innovations
(2009) Contraception is a “best buy” for development. By helping individuals to choose when to have children, family planning saves lives; it prevents unintended pregnancies, averts maternal and child deaths, and prevents abortions.
The Changing Demography of U.S. Flight Attendants
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(2009) Over the last several decades, many industries have experienced significant structural changes that have affected their employees.