(2011) In her new book, The Future Faces of War: Population and National Security, author Jennifer Dabbs Sciubba argues that the future of warfare will be shaped by demographic trends in fertility, mortality, and migration.
(August 2009) The Population Reference Bureau released its 2009 World Population Data Sheet on Aug. 12, 2009, at the National Press Club in Washington,DC with presentations highlighting children and youth, the theme of this year's data sheet.
(2005) Ask about "the population problem" to people of a certain age, and the first and perhaps only thing that comes to mind is the "population bomb" or "population explosion."
(October 2001) For the first time, more half of the world's population will be living in urban areas by the end of this decade.
How are women faring around the world—and what can the United States learn?
To provide high-quality care, providers must understand and respect their clients' needs, attitudes, and concerns. These client perceptions are in turn affected by personal, social, and cultural factors.
(2012) Globally, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased at alarming rates—with 1.5 billion adults overweight worldwide.1 The growing prevalence of overweight in developing countries has helped propel an upsurge in chronic, noncommunicable diseases including diabetes and hypertension.
(2014) A convergence of demographic trends and disparities is contributing to a new economic reality for the U.S. population, characterized by higher levels of poverty and inequality.