Report says countries must address needs of world's aging population
April 6, 2012 The needs of the world’s growing over-60 population should be addressed “early and swiftly” to minimize the risk of future strain on health and economic resources and to maximize the well-being and productivity of what…
Population explosion demands thoughtful response
With the world’s population projected to reach a staggering 9.3 billion by 2050, it’s imperative that there be a thoughtful and vigorous response to the challenges posed by such demographic upheaval, says David Bloom, HSPH professor of economics…
World population to surpass 7 billion in 2011
Explosive Population Growth Means Challenges for Developing Nations For immediate release: Thursday, July 28, 2011 Boston, MA - Global population is expected to hit 7 billion later this year, up from 6 billion in 1999. Between now and…
Rapid population growth poses daunting challenges for Africa
The world’s population is predicted to reach 10.1 billion by 2100, according to a United Nations report released May 3, 2011. Much of the growth is expected to occur in Africa, where the population could triple to 3.6 billion by…
Report recommends new United Nations Population Fund head focus on sexual and reproductive health
The new head of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) should focus on the agency’s core mission—promoting sexual and reproductive health, including universal access to family planning, according to a new report by a Center for Global Development…
Asking patients to pay more for health care may not reduce costs, could be harmful to vulnerable populations
Asking patients to share more of the cost of health care may not be an effective tool to reduce the growth rate of spending and could have negative consequences for the health of vulnerable patients, according to a…
Population studies: Philosopher-author discusses the meaning of happiness in new book
Sissela Bok, senior visiting fellow at the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies, was interviewed Aug. 23, 2010, on NPR’s Talk of the Nation about her new book, Exploring Happiness: From Aristotle to Brain Science. Understanding happiness,…
Nathan Keyfitz, pioneer in applying math to the study of populations, dies
For immediate release: April 15, 2010 Boston, MA -- Nathan Keyfitz, an innovative statistician and professor emeritus who broke new ground in applying math to human populations, passed away on April 6, 2010, at a health care facility…