HIV/AIDS emerged in the late 20th century. Believed to have originated in Africa, the disease has spread worldwide. Occurrence of HIV/AIDS and primary means of diffusion vary among regions. Because of the social and economic impacts of this disease, students should have a good understanding of the patterns and processes that define the spread of the disease.
Project: Combatting Noncommunicable Disease Risk Factors in Youth
(2013) Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a global problem, and the burden they place on individuals and health systems is high and increasing.
(December 2008) According to the United Nations (UN), "Population ageing is unprecedented, without parallel in human history and the twenty-first century will witness even more rapid ageing than did the century just past."
Project: Center for Public Information on Population Research (CPIPR)
Women who experienced childhood adversity are more likely to have their first child early or outside of marriage, face a greater risk of cancer than men, and are particularly vulnerable to health impacts when they are lower income.
Project: PACE: Policy, Advocacy, and Communication Enhanced for Population and Reproductive Health
Explore PRB and PACE’s work at the intersection of digital health technologies and family planning programming.
In October, Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) team members Dr. Reshma Naik and Dr. Jose Rodriguez hosted a weeklong Research-to-Action workshop at Isabela State University in the northern Philippines.