Developing world
Decentralized electricity; space-based Internet, modern infrastructure; how will existing solutions allow the developing world to leapfrog over the West? This page covers the trends and news that will guide the future of the developing world.
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Introduction Background The implantation rates of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs), including pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs), have increased over the last decades due to expanded indications and a progressively aging population []. To evaluate the...
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https://alzres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13195-024-01458-z
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Study design Shenzhen Bay Laboratory launched the community-based longitudinal cohort study GHABS (ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06183658) in May 2021. The GHABS project was approved by the Shenzhen Bay Laboratory's and the collaborated hospitals' Ethical Committees. The flow chart of participant...
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https://www.trtafrika.com/world/one-in-five-households-in-japan-to-be-lonely-elderly-by-2050-study-17759263
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One in five Japanese households by 2050 will be elderly people living alone, a new study said, as Japan scrambles to find how to effectively care for its greying population. By 2050, 10.8 million elderly people will be living alone, making up 20.6 percent of all households, the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research said on Friday, in a projection that it issues every five years.
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https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-024-02885-z?code=00af93df-4122-43db-960d-e951fccc9bae&error=cookies_not_supported
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Song, A. H. et al. Artificial intelligence for digital and computational pathology. Nat. Rev. Bioeng. 1, 930-949 (2023).Article
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https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240419050620
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A number of South Korea's local governments are actively seeking to attract long-term foreign national residents by offering region-specific work visas, amidst the country's population decline.The city of Busan announced on Friday that it will accept applications from international students who...
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https://www.economist.com/briefing/2024/04/18/america-is-uniquely-ill-suited-to-handle-a-falling-population
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Listen to this story. Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android.Your browser does not support the <audio> element.Cairo, a town at the southern tip of Illinois founded in the early 19th century, was given that name because it was expected to grow into a huge metropolis. Located at the...
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https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2024/04/18/racial-disparities-health-care/8051713459203/
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Deep-seated racial and ethnic disparities persist in healthcare across the United States, even in states considered the most progressive, a new report shows. For example, California received a score of 45 for the care its health system provides Hispanic Americans. The Commonwealth Fund report gives each state a 0-to-100 score for each population group living there.
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https://247wallst.com/population-and-social-characteristics/2024/04/18/the-30-countries-with-the-highest-birth-rates/
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Since the mid-twentieth century, the global fertility rate has fallen by over 50%. In many countries — including Italy, Japan, Spain, and the United States — birth rates have decreased so much that population decline is imminent in the coming years, absent a commensurate increase in...
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https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/japanese-workers-are-being-sent-tropical-locations-avoid-effects-hay-fever-1724266
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A significant proportion of workers in Japan are affected by hay fever, which can cause symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, and itchiness, leading to a decline in labor productivity.According to a report by Japan's Ministry of Environment, the allergy affects 42.5% of the population, and its...
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https://californiahealthline.org/news/article/san-francisco-chinatown-chinese-hospital-ceo-jian-zhang-interview/
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SAN FRANCISCO — Chinese Hospital, located in the heart of this city's legendary Chinatown, struggles with many of the same financial and demographic challenges that plague small independent hospitals in underserved areas across the country.
Many of its patients are aging Chinese speakers with...
Many of its patients are aging Chinese speakers with...
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https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/save/a-financial-literacy-letter-to-my-younger-self/articleshow/109374448.cms
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India's current population is 1.4 billion people, with a median age of 28.2. This youthful population contributes to the nation's dynamism and energy. Life expectancy in India varies from 70-74 years based on gender. A little over 36% of India's population resides in urban areas.India's...
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https://247wallst.com/population-and-social-characteristics/2024/04/17/these-30-countries-have-devastatingly-low-birth-rates/
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Demographic trends often have far-reaching economic and social consequences. Birth rates are no exception, and in much of the world, they have been falling for decades. As recently as in the mid-1960s, women had an average of about five children in their lifetime, according to the World Bank. As...
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https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/04/281_372904.html
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A growing number of Koreans in their 20s and 30s are actively considering starting families, cautiously raising hopes that the nation's demographic crisis, exacerbated by the alarmingly low birthrate, could be resolved in the near future. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family released the findings after surveying people aged 12 or older across 12,044 households nationwide from June 1 to July 31.
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https://theconversation.com/how-to-end-hunger-in-sub-saharan-africa-fight-inequality-gender-imbalances-and-climate-change-226660
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A greater part of Africa's population can't afford a healthy diet than any other regional population. Food insecurity in sub-Saharan Africa is caused by climate change, high levels of poverty, rapid population growth, low economic growth, inadequate infrastructure and conflicts. Women are the backbone of agricultural labour in the region.
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https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/trudeaus-insane-free-contraceptives-scheme-will-make-canadas-demographic-crisis-even-worse/
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(LifeSiteNews) — The year began with a series of cheery headlines. From Global News: "Canada's fertility rate has hit its lowest level in recorded history." From the CBC: "Canada's 2022 fertility rate lowest on record, StatsCan...
(LifeSiteNews) — The year began with a series of cheery headlines. From Global News: "Canada's fertility rate has hit its lowest level in recorded history." From the CBC: "Canada's 2022 fertility rate lowest on record, StatsCan...
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https://tribune.com.pk/story/2462733/need-for-a-population-management-council
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The recent electoral manifestos of Pakistan's major political parties marked a momentous moment, reflecting a concerted focus on addressing the social issues confronting the nation, with particular emphasis on the underlying challenge of rapid population growth. Now, with the PPP, PML-N and PTI forming governments at federal and provincial levels, the imperative lies in translating these pledges into tangible actions aimed at enhancing the quality of life for the people.
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-13309391/Mesmerising-charts-worlds-populated-countries-time-Britain-slipped-rankings-20.html?ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490&ns_mchannel=rss
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Women worldwide, on average, are having fewer children now than previous generations.The trend, down to increased access to education and contraception, more women taking up jobs and changing attitudes towards having children, is expected to see dozens of countries' population shrink by 2100.Dr...
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https://www.mediaupdate.co.za/marketing/155876/yellowwood-marks-20th-anniversary-of-gennext
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The survey aims to demystify the behaviours and preferences of eight to 30-year-olds across the country. Over the years, the GenNext research has become the youth barometer for brands in South Africa, says Yellowwood. . Yellowwood managing director Refilwe Maluleke says, "Our focus on unlocking brand-led growth in a country where 15-to-34-year-olds constitute over 60% of the population and the capabilities of our data strategy team decided to acquire an easy one." "Over the years, we have enhanced the study to better understand the drivers of youth behaviour and include a segmentation of South African youth, which has added significant value to our clients in their fight to win with this segment," adds Maluleke.
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https://newsonjapan.com/article/141660.php
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TOKYO, Apr 16 (News On Japan) -
As Japan faces an aging population, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare is considering extending the National Pension payment period from age 60 to 65. The proposal has sparked mixed reactions among the public.
A 59-year-old woman, soon to finish her...
As Japan faces an aging population, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare is considering extending the National Pension payment period from age 60 to 65. The proposal has sparked mixed reactions among the public.
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https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/13/4/524
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1. IntroductionDespite the rapid growth of the world's population, urban shrinkage remains a widespread phenomenon globally [1]. In the 21st century, the aging population and ongoing urban regional emission reduction plans have made urban shrinkage a significant factor and challenge in urban...
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https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2024/04/a-portrait-of-portugal.html
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...at least half of a population of ten million depend on the state in some way—35% are retirees, 10% government workers, and another 5% receive either unemployment benefits or integration benefits. They would see a country with less youth than they once saw; they would see what is in fact, after...
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https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/4/847
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1. IntroductionCardiovascular diseases have been the leading cause of death in the human population for decades [1]. Atherosclerosis of the peripheral and coronary arteries is one of the primary contributors to severe heart disease. Atherosclerosis is an immuno-inflammatory, chronic disease...