Shifting Contraceptive Counseling Toward What Matters Most to Teens
A new study finds that a teenager’s age, ethnicity, and pregnancy history may influence which contraceptives clinicians recommend to them.
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When the Grocery Store Closed, a Town Lost More Than Food
The closure of a local grocery store or clinic is often framed as an economic loss or a mere inconvenience.
Medicaid Cuts Could Push Vulnerable Older Adults Into Nursing Homes
Medicaid cuts enacted under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.
Is Medicare Advantage Really an Advantage?
More than half of people with Medicare are now enrolled in Medicare Advantage, up from about one in five two decades ago.
Texas Abortion Ban Linked to Rise in Severe Complications From Pregnancy Loss
When Texas enacted a total abortion ban in 2022, it changed the legal landscape for pregnancy care. Because the medications and procedures used to treat miscarriage are also used in abortion care, the policy may have influenced how clinicians manage pregnancy complications.
From Boom to Imbalance: How Population Change Is Straining Public Pension Systems in the United States
Population Bulletin vol. 79, no. 1
Counting Young Children in the 2030 Census: Setting a Research Agenda
By Julia Greene
Young children, particularly infants and toddlers, have historically been undercounted at higher rates than any other age group. A recent convening identified critical evidence gaps and outlined a research agenda designed to inform census planning and improve outcomes for children.
Report: The Latino Working Class: America’s Economic Engine
By Julia Greene
PRB and UnidosUS are exploring the characteristics of the Latino working class, offering insights to inform policies that expand economic opportunity.
Report: Demographics of African Faculty in the East African Community
The Demographics of African Faculty in the East African Community (DAF-EAC) is a study undertaken by a consortium comprised of the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), Education Sub Saharan Africa (ESSA), the Association of African Universities (AAU), and the Population Reference Bureau (PRB).
2024 PRB Annual Report
2024 Annual Report