PRB Discuss Online: Beyond 300 Million, Regional and State Population Trends in the United States
(December 2007) In October 2006, the U.S.
Region: Western Asia
Population, Health, and Environment Assessments in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania
The integrated population-health-environment (PHE) approach to development recognizes the interconnectedness between people and their environment and supports cross-sectoral collaboration and coordination.
Latinos Claim Larger Share of U.S. Military Personnel
(2007) More than 35 million Americans identify as Hispanic, making them the country’s largest ethnic minority. However, Latinos have been underrepresented in the all-volunteer armed forces, especially among officers.
Hispanic Gains Minimize Population Losses in Rural America
(2007) New population estimates from the U.S.
Egypt Bans Female Genital Cutting
The Egyptian Health Ministry issued a decree on June 28, 2007, that officially banned female circumcision, also known as female genital mutilation (FGM) or female genital cutting (FGC).
Population Bulletin, vol. 62, no. 2: Challenges and Opportunities—The Population of the Middle East and North Africa
Vol. 62, No.
Challenges and Opportunities—The Population of the Middle East and North Africa
(June 2007) The countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) continue to fascinate and concern the rest of the world.
Report. Youth in the Middle East and North Africa: Demographic Opportunity or Challenge?
(April 2007) Nearly one in five people living in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is between the ages of 15 and 24—the age group defined as “youth.
Youth in the Middle East and North Africa: Demographic Opportunity or Challenge?
(April 2007) Nearly one in five people living in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is between the ages of 15 and 24—the age group defined as “youth.
Rural Children Lag in Early Childhood Educational Skills
(2005) A new study on early childhood educational achievement says that young rural children begin elementary school well behind their urban and suburban peers in reading and math skills.