Global Burden of Noncommunicable Diseases
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(2012) Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), also referred to as chronic diseases, are the leading causes of death worldwide.
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Unmet Need for Family Planning
(2012) As more evidence about the health and economic benefits of family planning becomes available, global and national stakeholders are paying more attention to addressing the reproductive health needs of women and couples through family planning.
2012 World Population Data Sheet
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Nearly all future population growth will be in the world’s less developed countries, and the poorest of these countries will see the greatest percentage increase.
The Faces of Unmet Need for Family Planning
(2012) The widespread adoption of family planning represents one of the most dramatic changes of the 20th century.
Infographic. ‘The Faces of Unmet Need’ A PRB Infographic
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Noncommunicable Diseases and Youth in Developing Countries
Noncommunicable diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes—the most common causes of deaths in wealthier countries—are increasingly common in developing countries. NCDs now account for most deaths and their prevalence is rising.
In Morocco, More Modern Contraceptive Use Plays Key Role in Decreasing Maternal Deaths
The “Gold Moment on Family Planning” is set for World Population Day, July 11, 2012, in London. The event seeks international attention, policy, and funding on meeting the global unmet need for family planning by 2020.
Report. Women’s Need for Family Planning in Arab Countries
Family planning is critical for the health of women and their families, and it can accelerate a country’s progress toward reducing poverty and achieving development goals.
World Population Trends 2012
World population grew to 7.06 billion in mid-2012 after having passed the 7 billion mark in 2011.
Family Planning: Pathway to Poverty Reduction
(2011) PRB’s ENGAGE presentation, “Family Planning: Pathway to Poverty Reduction,” seeks to improve individuals’ understanding of how family planning contributes to economic growth and poverty reduction at the family, community, and national levels, and to reposition family planning higher on national and local policy agendas in sub-Saharan Africa.