Background The health of informal caregivers of adults with chronic conditions is
increasingly vital since caregivers comprise a large proportion of supportive care to family …

This article reviews empirical evidence on the micro-level consequences of family planning
programs in middle-and low-income countries. It focuses on fertility outcomes (the number …

A common explanation for the high fertility prevailing in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is a
widespread desire for large families. This situation poses a challenge to population policy …

Over the past half century substantial changes in reproductive b ior have occurred
throughout the developing world, with the tot tility rate declining by 56 percent—from 6.0 to …

Population aging is the 21st century's dominant demographic phenomenon. Declining
fertility, increasing longevity, and the progression of large-sized cohorts to the older ages are …

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Background Despite investment in family planning programs and education, unmet need for
family planning remains high among young women (aged 15–24) in low and middle-income …

Background Utilization of modern contraceptives is still low in low-and middle-income
countries, although fertility and population growth rates are high. In Senegal, modern …

Would slowing human population growth lessen future impacts of anthropogenic climate
change? With an additional 4 billion people expected on the planet by 2100, the answer …

During the past two decades, estimates of unmet need have become an influential measure
for assessing population policies and programs. This article recounts the evolution of the …