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Why the 2020 American Community Survey Is Different and Why It Matters
The COVID pandemic impeded data collection for the United States’ premier survey of local communities. How can we measure a changing America?
PRB’S 2021 World Population Data Sheet Released
By asoares
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Birth and Death Rates Unclear, With Many Countries Lacking Reliable Data
WASHINGTON, DC—COVID-19 is likely the cause of an increase in crude death rates in some countries around the world and a dip in life expectancy in the United States.
Why Do Women Stop Using Contraception? Examining Bangladesh, Mali, and Zambia With PACE’s Choices and Challenges Tool
When decisionmakers better understand the data showing why women stop using contraception despite a preference to avoid pregnancy, they can promote policies and programs that enable continued use of and increased satisfaction with family planning services.
2021 World Population Data Sheet Sign Up
PRB’s 2021 World Population Data Sheet is set for release on Aug. 17, 2021.
Strengthening Recruitment, Development and Retention of Faculty in the East African Community
By asoares
Carnegie Corporation of New York funds research to address data and intervention gaps.
PRB Wins MacArthur Grant to Support Public Health Journalism in Nigeria and India
By asoares
PRB’s new Public Health Reporting Corps will launch in India and Nigeria, two of the world’s fastest growing nations in terms of population.
Puerto Rico Lost Nearly 12% of Its Population in a Decade
Where Did Everyone Go?
Faith Leaders as Agents of Change in Family Planning
Spotlight on PRB’s partner, Faith to Action Network, and its work to promote sexual and reproductive health services access in East Africa.
PRB Announces New Appointments to Board of Trustees
By asoares
Tom Dillon and Lisa Palmer were named as new members of the board.