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Evolution of years lived with and without the most prevalent and disabling health conditions after the age of 50 in 17 Spanish Autonomous Communities in order to understand their association with [...]

They also reaffirmed the commitment to guarantee at least one year of free pre-primary education, in line with Sustainable Development Goal 4. [Unesco, 18 November 2022.] READ MORE  

As China, India is struggling with the legacy of harsh population policies, and stricter population controls could have disastrous consequences for women and minority communities. [Aprajita [...]

Cross-country similarities and differences in individuals’ perceptions of the ideal age and pathways to become a father, focusing on five European countries: Germany, Poland, Spain, Sweden, [...]

This paper shows that the quality of the family environment (specifically, parent-child interactions) during childhood is among the most important drivers of long-term positive outcomes for [...]

It took the global population 12 years to grow from 7 to 8 billion, but will reach 9 billion in about 15 years, in 2037. [UN News, 11 November 2022.] READ MORE

Policymakers must take into account the unique vulnerabilities of children and youth, and the potential harmful impact on their development and wellbeing. [Nizan Geslevich Packin – Forbes, [...]

Even as Beijing pursues policies to boost its birth rate, the country’s aging population could present challenges in the form of labor-force shortages, increased health care expenditures, and [...]

Increasing age-friendly jobs, where older workers may have a comparative advantage, might raise employment at older ages, according to research. [Daron Acemoglu, Andrew Scott and Nicolaj [...]

While countries in western Europe experienced bounce backs from life expectancy losses of 2020, eastern Europe and the United States witnessed sustained and substantial life expectancy deficits. [...]