Abortion Bans Linked to Sharp Rise in Sepsis, Infant Death, and Maternal Mortality, New Research Shows
In the wake of Roe's overturn, states with abortion bans have seen 478 excess infant deaths and 59 excess maternal deaths
Project: Demography and Economics of Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease
7 Trends Reshaping the Health and Lifespans of America’s Rapidly Aging Population
Experts point to key dynamics challenging policymakers, health care planners, and families
In Dakar, a New Generation Steps Forward to Lead Their Countries’ Development
Supporting localization isn’t about stepping back—it’s about showing up differently. In Dakar, we witnessed what’s possible when we stop talking about youth leadership and start listening to it.
Rethinking Power and Partnership in the SRHR Sector: Lessons From the TIME Initiative
The TIME Initiative sparked a conversation that must continue—not only inside our organizations, but also in our partner countries.
New PRB Scorecard Shows Only 16 States and DC Protect Access to Contraceptives
‘State of Access’ reveals patchwork of contraceptive access across the US, with 16 states actively restrictive
PDF. The 2025 Appalachian Regional Commission Chartbook
Project: Appalachia: Demographic and Socioeconomic Trends
New Data Reveal Appalachia’s Economic Improvements, Key Vulnerabilities Compared to the Rest of the U.S. Economy
Report from ARC and PRB finds decreased unemployment, increased labor force participation, and higher homeownership in Appalachia—but the Region still lags behind the U.S. in population and income growth, as well as post-secondary education attainment.
Project: Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC)
Collaborating for Action on the Future of Demographic and Health Surveys Meeting Report
This convening held on May 7-8, 2025, brought together key stakeholders—including leaders from National Statistical Offices, donor organizations, partner organizations, and data user groups—to identify opportunities and priorities for collaboration to protect current data and preserve ongoing data collection activities.
Data Collection and Access, Cognitive Health, Fertility Plans, Aging, and Family Instability Highlighted at the 2025 PAA Conference
The conference offered researchers and practitioners a platform to discuss new work in 272 sessions and hundreds of poster presentations.
What Demographers Saw Coming: The Largest Graduating Class in U.S. History
A milestone class, a demographic forecast come true — here’s what the numbers say about the Class of 2025.