How Neighborhoods Affect the Health and Well-Being of Older Americans
Neighborhood characteristics affect people of all ages, but older adults—classified here as adults over age 50—may be affected more than other groups.
Area of Expertise: The U.S. Census and Public Data
PRB PACE and Zambia: Opportunities for Engagement
By asoares
In 2012, the Government of Zambia made ambitious commitments to meet the family planning (FP) needs of the country by doubling funding for FP programs, expanding dialogue and partnerships with NGOs and religious leaders to increase demand, improving the contraceptive method mix, and increasing access to services for underserved populations.
Baby Boomers and Millennials Boost Population in Parts of Rural America
By asoares
Two demographic groups—young adults ages 20 to 34 and older adults ages 65 and older—are reshaping the population in rural America.
Existing Data Show Increase in Married Same-Sex U.S. Couples
The number of married same-sex couples in the United States has increased dramatically in recent years, as reported in a recent Bulletin on U.S.
Poverty and Inequality Pervasive in Two-Fifths of U.S. Counties
By looking at the intersection of poverty and inequality in local areas—and how this has changed over time—we can produce a more complete picture of U.S.
Risk of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in the United States, Methodology
Summary of PRB Methods to Produce Estimates of Women and Girls Potentially at Risk of FGM/C in the United States
Longevity Research: Unraveling the Determinants of Healthy Aging and Longer Life Spans
Today’s Research on Aging (Issue 34) Most people know about the importance of eating a healthy diet, exercising, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding smoking to prevent disease and increase longevity.
Trends and Challenges Facing America’s Latino Children
(2016) Latino children currently account for one-fourth of U.S.
Interactive. 2016 World Population Data Sheet
The world population will reach 9.9 billion in 2050, up 33 percent from an estimated 7.4 billion now, according to projections included in the 2016 World Population Data Sheet from the Population Reference Bureau (PRB).
Toll of Recent Recession Still Evident in Appalachia, PRB Report Shows
This report compares newly released American Community Survey data for 2010-2014 to 2005-2009 to show trends in income, employment, and other indicators at the regional, subregional, and county levels.