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The number of “mega-cities” with 10 million or more people rose from 3 to 20 between 1975 and 2005. More...

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September 18, 2008

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The Lucky Few
The role of generation has direct and indirect effects on each individual. The often-overlooked generation of the "Lucky Few," those born from 1929 to 1945, exemplifies the connections between generation size and relationships to previous generations. Elwood Carlson, author of The Lucky Few: Between the Greatest Generation and the Baby Boom, talked with PRB about the unique characteristics of the Lucky Few.

Female Genital Mutilation: Data and Trends
Female genital mutilation poses serious physical and mental health risks for women and young girls. According to a new PRB data sheet, an estimated 100 million to 140 million girls and women worldwide have undergone female genital mutilation/cutting.

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