Global Scans · Demographics · Weekly Summary

• [New] The use of explosive weapons in populated areas in contemporary armed conflicts endangers cultural heritage around the world. Human Rights Watch
• [New] Demographic evolution: China, India, the Middle East, and Africa are and will continue to be centers of population growth and urbanization. Passle
• [New] Recent studies have indicated the population of Greece under 65 years of age will drop by 1.8 million people by 2050. U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Greece
• [New] A record number of elections will take place, with half the adult population of the world, some two billion people, having the chance to vote. University of Cambridge
• [New] Liver fibrosis affects 7.7% of individuals in the general population of the United States of America and obese individuals are at much higher risk. SpringerLink
• [New] In 2024, initiatives in the UK and Ireland will focus on enhancing accessibility, promoting early intervention, and fostering awareness to address the mental health needs of their populations. IG Recruit
• [New] Voters in India will cast ballots later this month, with self-styled strongman Narendra Modi expected to win a third term as prime minister in the world's most populous country. Mint
• [New] The Australian population is expected to increase by 15% (about 4 million people) between 2021 and 2031 (ABS 2018), while cancer cases are estimated to increase by around 22%. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
• [New] The population in China is getting older and is going to be older. ThePrint
• US research shows that Hispanic and black populations are at higher risk of stroke than white populations; notably, the incidence of hemorrhagic stroke is significantly higher in black people than in age-matched white populations. PubMed Central (PMC)
• In a UK database analyzing 10926 COVID-19 related deaths, SOT recipients had a hazard ratio of 3.53 for death as compared to the general population. PubMed Central (PMC)
• Risk for widespread U.S. measles transmission remains low because of high population immunity. Centers for Disease Control and PRevention
• The aging population and the technological revolution are megatrends that will dominate the investment landscape for years to come regardless of what the Fed does, or GDP in the next few quarters, or whoever gets elected president. Cabot Wealth
• The Australian population is ageing, and the risk of being diagnosed with cancer increases with age. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
• As climate change becomes a looming threat across the globe, Indigenous communities in the USA are strongly advocating for the widespread adoption of their ancient techniques, which have sustained their populations for millennia. Geographical
• Several HICs have purchased enough doses to vaccinate their populations several times over: Canada could fully vaccinate its population five times over (585% possible vaccination coverage) in the event that all the vaccines for which it has purchased doses are authorized for use. PubMed Central (PMC)
• The demographic dividend in India presents various opportunities related to economic growth due to increased economic activities from a higher working-age population and lower dependent population. IASbaba
• Demographic transition is a key driver of cancer burden, with the global population estimated at about 8 billion in 2022 and expected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. Medical Trend
• The global Phase 3 LIBerate program with over 2,700 patients enrolled a diverse population of patients with CVD, without CVD at very high and high risk for CVD, including heterozygous and homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia. Yahoo Finance
• The Asian rural population is expected to decline over the next two decades, while the urban population will increase. SpringerLink
• Only seven countries globally meet the air quality standards set by the World Health Organization, leaving 99% of the world's population at risk of a vast array of health conditions linked to the air they breathe. The Telegraph
• Oregon issued an indefinite pause on new cannabis licenses after permanently tying new issuances to population growth, and officials say it could take a long time before conditions for more are met. Green Market Report
• Population growth and ageing are key drivers of the size of the world's cancer burden, with the global population of about 8 billion people in 2022 projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. CNN

Last updated: 21 April 2024