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Population Dynamics in Latin America
Population Bulletin, Vol. 58, No.1 (2003) Latin America experienced explosive population growth in the middle of the 20th century as two demographic trends converged: high birth rates and rapidly declining death rates.
World Population Highlights 2007: Overview of World Population
(2007) We entered the 20th century with a population of 1.6 billion people. We entered the 21st century with 6.1 billion people. And in 2007, world population is 6.6 billion.
Zimbabwe’s Political and Economic Problems Hinder Effective Response to AIDS
(2004) The HIV/AIDS epidemic is the dominant reproductive health issue in Zimbabwe, a country of more than 12 million people who are facing extreme economic, social, and political turmoil.
Children in Cambodia Face High Mortality Rate
(December 2002) Despite major gains in child survival in the last 25 years, more than 10 million children around the world die each year before age 5, often from diseases and conditions that are preventable or easily treated.
The Demography of Inequality in the United States: Introduction
(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.
Kenya: The Demographics of a Country in Turmoil
(2008) Opposition to Kenya's recent election resulted in days of deadly riots. Kenya's demographic trends provide some background to the current situation, revealing both advances and continuing challenges.