Skewed Population Growth Challenges Rich and Poor Nations Alike
PRB's new 2003 World Population Data Sheet documents the dramatic differences in population growth between the have and have-not nations. While some developed countries are experiencing a population nosedive, many poor nations are still adding millions of people to a world of abject poverty, hunger, and disease.
Maternal Care in India Reveals Serious Gaps Between Urban and Rural, Rich and Poor
A national survey in India shows that women who do not seek prenatal care are older (35 to 49), with a high number of previous pregnancies, and are illiterate and socioeconomically disadvantaged. One of every 55 Indian women faces the risk of maternal death, compared with one in 80 in Pakistan and one in 610 in Sri Lanka.
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| QuickFacts |
What countries are ranked first and 20th in population size in 2003, and what countries will be ranked first and 20th in 2050? In 2003, China is ranked first, with almost 1.3 billion people; France is ranked 20th, with 60 million people. In 2050, India will be first, with just over 1.6 billion people (China will be second, with almost 1.4 billion); Uganda will be 20th, with 82 million people (France's population is projected to rise to 64 million). Read more.
How prevalent is anemia among women in developing countries?
Anemia affects about 43 percent of women of reproductive age in developing countries. Women are especially susceptible to iron deficiency and anemia during pregnancy, and about half of all pregnant women in developing countries are anemic, although rates vary significantly among regions. Severe anemia places women at higher risk of death during delivery and the period following childbirth. Read more.
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