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U.S. Growing Bigger, Older, and More Diverse

(2004) Within the next few years, the U.S. population — currently estimated at 293 million — is expected to reach twice its 1950 level of 151 million.

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Population Trends and Challenges in the Middle East and North Africa

(2001) The people of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have long played an integral, if sometimes volatile, role in the history of human civilization. MENA is one of the cradles of civilization and of urban culture. Three of the world's major religions originated in the region — Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Universities existed in MENA long before they did in Europe.

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Tracking Trends in Low Fertility Countries: An Uptick in Europe?

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Like the United States and Europe, the Asia-Pacific Region Is Experiencing Low Fertility and Population Aging

As the Asia-Pacific region's population shifts due to low fertility and societies age, women may face specific challenges tied to factors like their longevity, financial resources, and caregiving responsibilities.

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Project: Center for Public Information on Population Research (CPIPR)

Taxes, Health-Warning Labels May Help Limit Consumption of Sugary Beverages and Improve Health

(2020) To combat obesity and diabetes, lawmakers in a number of U.S. cities have taxed sodas, sports drinks, and sweetened tea, and many are now considering health warning labels.

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Project: PACE: Policy, Advocacy, and Communication Enhanced for Population and Reproductive Health

PACE Presents a New Youth Leaders Module for the Policy Communication Toolkit

A new Youth Leaders module in the Policy Communication Toolkit provides youth-led and youth-serving advocacy and accountability organizations a curriculum that meaningfully engages youth to develop their policy communication knowledge and skills.

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Project: Center for Public Information on Population Research (CPIPR)

Family Life Is More Complicated Than Ever

(2020) The coronavirus pandemic—coupled with ongoing demographic trends—is making family life even more complicated for Americans. Millions of families are at increased risk of falling into poverty due to pandemic-related job losses, and social distancing protocols are separating some children from their parents who live in a different household.

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Today’s Research on Aging: How COVID-19 Protections Affected Older Adults’ Mental Health

New research shows the pandemic deepened feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and depression among older adults and their caregivers. Social connection is the "medicine hiding in plain sight."

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