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Community Action Addresses Population Impacts on the Environment

(2007) Many developing countries possess abundant natural resources, but these resources can be threatened by population pressures and poverty, among other factors.

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Making the Connection: Population Dynamics and Climate Compatible Development

Human population influences and is influenced by climate change and deserves consideration in climate compatible development strategies. Achieving universal access to family planning throughout the world would result in fewer unintended pregnancies, improve the health and well-being of women and their families, and slow population growth—all benefits to climate compatible development.

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A Critical Window for Policymaking on Population Aging in Developing Countries

(2006) The world's elderly population is quickly growing, both in its absolute numbers and in its percentage relative to the younger population—the latter trend known as population aging.

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PRB Discuss Online: Growing Up in North America, How Are Children Faring Economically?

(2008) Globalization helped increase incomes in Canada, the United States, and Mexico for more than 10 years, but left many children vulnerable economically.

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La planification familiale améliore la vie et la santé des pauvres en zone urbaine et économise de l’argent

(2010) Cette année, la Journée Mondiale de la Santé (7 avril) se concentre sur l’importance de la santé urbaine. L’urbanisation advient si rapidement dans certaines régions du monde que les villes ne sont pas à même de répondre aux demandes accrues de services liés à l’environnement, la santé et l’éducation, sans oublier les besoins en matière d’emploi, de logement et de transport d’une population qui pourrait doubler en moins de 25 ans.

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Combating Cross-Generational Sex in Uganda

(2009) Cross-generational sex—or Sugar Daddy syndrome—is a pattern of sexual behavior between young women and much older men that brings increased health risks and consequences for young women.

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Who Votes in America?

(2000) As the presidential election draws closer, the candidates are paying attention to key demographic groups. But which groups are likely to cast votes in the presidential election?

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