Population and Reproductive Health in Sub-Saharan Africa
The race between population growth and economic development in sub-Saharan Africa is one of the great dramas of the modern world. High rates of population growth and slow-growing or stagnating economies throughout much of the region have hindered modernization. Fertility has declined already in a handful of African countries, but the HIV/AIDS epidemic is reversing hard-won gains in life expectancy. This Population Bulletin surveys the demographic situation in sub-Saharan Africa. (December 1997)
Generations of Diversity: Latinos in the United States
Early in the 21st century, Hispanic Americans will become the largest ethnic minority in the United States. By 2050, the Hispanic, or Latino, population is projected to number around 100 million and constitute 25 percent of the U.S. population, up from 11 percent in 1996. This Population Bulletin looks at three aspects of the U.S. Hispanic population: their growing numbers, their increasing diversity, and their relative well-being. (October 1997)
Infectious Diseases — New and Ancient Threats to World Health
Infectious and parasitic diseases (IPDs) are a leading cause of death and disability in low-income countries, and are re-emerging as a serious health problem in developed countries. This Population Bulletin examines the phenomenon of "new" and re-emerging IPDs from an international perspective and explores strategies for slowing the rise of IPDs. (July 1997)
Gender, Power, and Population Change
Gender reflects social as well as biological differences between men and women, and indicates the relative power women have in a society. This Population Bulletin examines the differences in education, employment, and other aspects of life for men and women around the world. The report also discusses what these factors tell us about gender and women's status and their effects on population change. (March 1997)