(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.
(2013) The youth population in sub-Saharan Africa is increasing rapidly. Nearly one in three people living in the region, or about 297 million, is between the ages of 10 and 24.
Healthy Mothers and Healthy Newborns: The Vital Link
(2002) The past century witnessed a revolution in health care, yet millions of women still endure the risks of pregnancy and childbirth under conditions virtually unchanged over time. Maternal complications take a serious toll on women.
Population & Economic Development Linkages 2007 Data Sheet
(2007) Around the world, many resources have been poured into family planning and reproductive health programs that have improved the health of women and their families.
Attaining Global Health: Challenges and Opportunities
(2000) The 20th century witnessed a revolution in human health and well-being. Average life expectancy at birth in many industrialized countries nearly doubled from around 45 years in 1900 to more than 70 years in 1999.