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Providers and Quality of Care

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(2002) Providers of reproductive health information and services are critical parts of the complex equation that determines quality of care.

Russia’s Demographic Decline Continues

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(2002) Recently released population estimates for Russia confirm the accelerating population decline that has been underway since the breakup of the Soviet Union more than a decade ago.

Iran Achieves Replacement-Level Fertility

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(2002) Having dropped from around 5 to just under 3 between 1989 and 1996, Iran’s total fertility rate has again plunged — this time to 2. Iran, an Islamic country, has followed a unique and rapid path to replacement-level fertility.

International Migration: Facing the Challenge

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(March 2002) International migration—people moving across national borders—is a global challenge for the 21st century. More than 190 nation-states issue their own passports and visas and regulate who can cross their borders and stay.