(2009) Youth around the world—especially young women—experience a high risk of unplanned pregnancy and HIV because of their limited knowledge about sexual and reproductive health. Sexual behaviors among youth can include positive practices, such as abstinence and condom use, or lead to negative outcomes such as unplanned pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
(2008) The demographic divide—the inequality in the population and health profiles of rich and poor countries—is widening.
(2013) Muslims account for around one-fifth of the world's population—or about 1.6 billion people.
(2011) Global food prices have been rising, threatening to reach record levels in the coming months if current trends continue.
The University of Indonesia team team received specialized technical assistance to develop a Research-to-Action Plan to promote the use of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC).
(2008) The demographic divide—the inequality in the population and health profiles of rich and poor countries—is widening.
(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.