Capturing COVID’s Impact on the American Community Survey Across Counties
The average county saw an 8.4% decrease in final interviews for the 2016-2020 survey. Which counties saw the steepest drops?
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Does the Gender Pay Gap Explain Why Women Complete College at Higher Rates Than Men?
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U.S. Housing Cost Burden Declines Among Homeowners but Remains High for Renters
In 15 states, at least half of all renting households spent at least 30% of their income on housing in 2020.
The pandemic has exposed acute differences in financial well-being and housing security among households in the United States.
COVID Could Erase Recent Life Expectancy Gains for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Says New Research
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Adults with intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy were more than twice as likely to die from COVID-19 than other adults diagnosed with COVID-19 in 2020.
Data And Democracy in the Age Of Disinformation
Jeffrey Jordan, President and CEO, PRBPopulation Association of America 2022 Annual MeetingAtlanta, GA – April 8, 2021
PRB CEO and President Jeffrey Jordan spoke to a crowd at the Population Association of America 2022 Annual Meeting about data and disinformation.
Could Russia’s Dire Demographics Have Played a Role in Its Invasion of Ukraine?
Russia’s population has been aging and shrinking for decades. Can that help explain the current war?
U.S. Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Are Living Longer, But COVID Threatens to Erase Recent Gains
The pandemic could erase recent longevity gains for U.S.
Building Up Communities by Breaking Down Data
Only by disaggregating data can we understand enough to make wise policy decisions that build up our communities.
Pandemic Prompts New Digital Health Solutions for Family Planning
How programs in India, Nigeria, and Uganda embraced new technology to deliver family planning and maternal health services emphasizing self-care throughout COVID-19.
Family Planning and Effective, Inclusive, and Accountable Governance: Lessons From Program Implementers
A recent PACE and Health Policy Plus (HP+) roundtable featured key takeaways from programs in Guatemala and Kenya.