Report. The Upskilling of Appalachia: Earnings and the Improvement of Skill Levels, 1960 to 2000

This report examines the convergence between Appalachia’s economic fortunes and those in the rest of the United States since 1960, particularly among men and women of prime working age. It also examines the effect of social and demographic factors have had on this convergence. This report was published by the Population Reference Bureau and the Appalachian Regional Commission.

Date published: September 29, 2007

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Areas of Expertise
- Population Dynamics and Planning
Regions
- Northern America
Resource Languages
- English
Resource Types
- Article

October 2, 2020

Training Tool

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Glossary of Demographic Terms

– A – Abortion Rate The number of abortions per 1,000 women ages 15-44 or 15-49 in a given year. Abortion Ratio The number of abortions per 1,000 live births in a given year.

August 10, 2018

Training Tool

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Lesson Plans on Human Population and Demographic Studies

Find out the answers to these questions and more. The sections listed below explore eight elements of population dynamics.

December 2, 2009

Interactive

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PRB Discuss Online: Population and Climate Change, What Is the Link?

(2009) Climate change may adversely affect the population in many parts of the globe, in particular in developing countries where there is still substantial population growth.

May 29, 2009

Past Presentation

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PRB Discuss Online: How Family Planning Can Save More Lives

(June 2009) Family planning saves the lives of millions of women and infants every year in developing countries. But it could save many more.

December 1, 2001

Article

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Report. Population Trends and Challenges in the Middle East and North Africa

(2001) The people of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have long played an integral, if sometimes volatile, role in the history of human civilization.

December 1, 2001

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Population Trends and Challenges in the Middle East and North Africa

(2001) The people of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have long played an integral, if sometimes volatile, role in the history of human civilization.