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Aging Behavior and Cognition Children, Youth, and Families Defense and National Security Economy and the Workforce Education Humans, Systems, and Technologies Law, Crime, and Justice National Surveys and Statistics Population and Demography Research Quality and Use Society and the Environment Testing and Assessment
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Population and Demography |
To develop sound fiscal and social policies, governments need an accurate understanding of the size and makeup of their populations and any demographic trends under way. For example, a nation facing a growing proportion of elderly may decide to allocate its resources differently than one experiencing a baby boom, and a country undergoing rapid urbanization may invest in infrastructure differently than one that is not. Our reports and workshops examine the causes of demographic changes and their implications for policy, as well as the effects of war, recession, and other circumstances on particular populations, such as the young or elderly. See also: |
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 | The Continuing Epidemiological Transition in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Workshop Summary
(CPOP)
2012
Among the poorest and least developed regions in the world, sub-Saharan Africa has long faced a heavy burden of disease, with malaria, tuberculosis, and, more recently, HIV being among the most...
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 | Aging in Asia: Findings from New and Emerging Data Initiatives
(CPOP)
2012
The population of Asia is growing both larger and older. Demographically the most important continent on the world, Asia's population, currently estimated to be 4.2 billion, is expected to increase to...
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 | Assessing the Impact of Severe Economic Recession on the Elderly: Summary of a Workshop
(CPOP)
2011
The economic crisis that began in 2008 has had a significant impact on the well-being of certain segments of the population and its disruptive effects can be expected to last well into the future. The...
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 | Explaining Divergent Levels of Longevity in High-Income Countries
(CPOP)
2011
During the last 25 years, life expectancy at age 50 in the United States has been rising, but at a slower pace than in many other high-income countries, such as Japan and Australia. This difference is...
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