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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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/future-brief-light-pollution-mitigation-measures-environmental-protection-issue-28_en
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Light pollution is the presence of artificial light in the night sky that harms the environment and human health. This artificial light at night (ALAN) has increased over time due to industrialisation, urbanisation, and population growth. ALAN has a number of negative impacts on the environment,...
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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1166072/full
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The world population is aging, and the number of people aged 60 years or over is expected to double by 2050 [World Health Organization (WHO), 2017]. Aging brings with it a gradual decline in sensory, physical and cognitive abilities. Cognitive decline has been identified as one of...
The world population is aging, and the number of people aged 60 years or over is expected to double by 2050 [World Health Organization (WHO), 2017]. Aging brings with it a gradual decline in sensory, physical and cognitive abilities. Cognitive decline has been identified as one of...
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https://247wallst.com/investing/2024/02/20/high-yield-dividend-stocks-perfect-for-baby-boomers/
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The aging population and increasing life expectancy of Baby Boomers have created a growing demand for investments that provide reliable income and the potential for long-term growth. High-yield dividend stocks can be an attractive option for Baby Boomers seeking to generate income in retirement without having to sell their assets.
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https://www.scmp.com/economy/economic-indicators/article/3250101/global-impact-chinas-economic-demographic-dilemma-2024-problems-continue-worlds-second-largest
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Scmp
China's economic recovery Learn more Global Impact is a weekly curated newsletter featuring a news topic originating in China with a significant macro impact for our newsreaders around the world In this issue, we break down China's most recent economic and demographic data, and looks ahead to what 2024 might hold for the world's second-largest economy China's economic recovery Wendy Wu.
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https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-cities-across-america-the-fight-for-curb-space-heats-up-during-the-holidays-11576238403
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Cities across the country are turning to what government officials and urban planners call “curb management strategies” to help congestion, a year-round problem that peaks during the holiday shopping season.
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https://eyeonhousing.org/2024/02/new-cbo-population-estimates-additional-8-9-million-people-in-2053/
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The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released new 30-year population growth projections that include substantial upward revisions to the net immigration rates and slightly lower projected rates of mortality from COVID-19. As a result, the revised population estimates now include an additional 8.9 million people in 2053, a 2.increase from its previous forecast.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZORzsubQA_M
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Vox
Modern cities are designed for cars. But the city of Barcelona is testing out an urban design trick that can give cities back to pedestrians.Help us make mor...
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https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20231210000188
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Koreaherald
The number of young South Koreans is forecast to halve in 30 years amid a rapid aging trend and a record low birthrate, the statistics agency said.The number of people aged 19-34 came to 10.21 million in 2020, and the figure is forecast to tumble to 5.21 million in 2050, according to the analysis...
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https://www.govtech.com/analytics/Is-3-D-Visualization-Software-the-Future-of-Urban-Planning.html
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Govtech
Research from Carnegie Mellon University, together with the Pittsburgh Department of City Planning, uses virtual reality and 3-D technology to help urban designers and other stakeholders better plan cities.
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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1202014/full
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The women population constitutes nearly half of the world population (World Bank, 2023). Therefore, the women population also represents half of human capital, a significant determinant of economic sustainability and social development. However, men and women do not generally...
The women population constitutes nearly half of the world population (World Bank, 2023). Therefore, the women population also represents half of human capital, a significant determinant of economic sustainability and social development. However, men and women do not generally...
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https://www.dbta.com/Editorial/Trends-and-Applications/Sponsored-Content-Modern-Data-Strategy-for-Healthcare-Organizations-159516.aspx
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Dbta
The healthcare industry, much like other industries, is witnessing a surge in data growth due to Electronic Health Records (EHR), medical imaging, population sequencing, and claims processing. According to the World Economic Forum, hospitals generate 50 petabytes of info every year, yet 97% goes underutilized for various reasons, such as data sitting in silos, being stored as unstructured and semi-structured data, and more.
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http://www.un.org/en/development/desa/news/population/world-urbanization-prospects-2014.html
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United Nations
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https://koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2023/09/488_358458.html
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Koreatimes
Number of newborns drops for 91 straight monthsBy Yi Whan-wooKorea saw its population decline in June of this year at the steepest rate for that month on record. The latest data adds to concerns that the country's entire population will retreat for the fourth consecutive year.Analysts said the worsening demographic crisis casts doubts over the effectiveness of subsidies provided by the government to encourage couples to have more children.They said the government should focus instead on building daycare centers, pre-schools and other facilities where parents can safely leave their children during working hours as many of them are dual-income families.According to Statistics Korea, Korea's population declined by 8,205 in June from a month earlier with 18,615 babies born compared to 26,820 deaths.It was the steepest decline for June since 1981 when the government began collecting such data.The number of babies born was down 1.6 percent from a year ago, extending a year-on-year decline for 91 consecutive months.The number of deaths inched up 7.6 percent year-on-year, continuing the trend of deaths surpassing births for 44 straight months.As a result, Korea saw a cumulative population decrease of 52,032 people during the first six months of 2023.
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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1280593/full
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Current estimates suggest that approximately 16% of the US population over the age of 65 suffers with mild cognitive impairment (MCI; American Academy of Neurology [AAN], 2017). It has been suggested that within 2 years many who are diagnosed with MCI will go on to develop dementia...
Current estimates suggest that approximately 16% of the US population over the age of 65 suffers with mild cognitive impairment (MCI; American Academy of Neurology [AAN], 2017). It has been suggested that within 2 years many who are diagnosed with MCI will go on to develop dementia...
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http://qz.com/666153/megacities-not-nations-are-the-worlds-most-dominant-enduring-social-structures-adapted-from-connectography/
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By 2025, there will be at least 40 megacities.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-new-population-framework-1.7122549
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Cbc
The Prince Edward Island government is aiming to slow its rate of population growth, in part by whittling down its federal immigration nominations, it said as it released a new population framework Thursday. Even with the brakes applied, the government projects there will be 200,000 people living...
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https://www.tutorialchip.com/articles/smart-healthcare-recruitment-use-ai-sourcing-critical-staffing-roles/
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The healthcare industry is facing a critical staffing shortage. According to the American Hospital Association, the United States will face a shortage of 124,000 nurses by 2030. This shortage is being driven by a number of factors, including an aging population, an increase in chronic diseases,...
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https://www.caandesign.com/designing-stability-tips-for-creating-comfortable-memory-care-spaces/
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The aging population presents unique challenges, particularly for individuals dealing with memory-related conditions such as Alzheimer's or dementia. In response to these challenges, retirement communities are increasingly focusing on creating comfortable memory care spaces that provide residents security, and support.
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https://www.vu.edu.au/about-vu/news-events/news/chinas-population-shrinks-again-and-is-set-to-more-than-halve
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Vu
China's population has shrunk for the second year in a row. The National Bureau of Statistics reports just 9.02 million births in 2023 - only half as many as in 2017. Set alongside China's 11.1 million deaths in 2023, up 500,000 on 2022, it means China's population shrank in 2023 after falling 850,000 in 2022.
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https://www.investmentexecutive.com/news/research-and-markets/firms-consumers-more-optimistic-about-economy-amid-expected-rate-cuts/
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Although firms still reported weak demand, indicators of business conditions, sales outlook and employment intentions improved after several quarters of decline. "In the wake of weak past sales growth, expectations for improved sales are supported by population growth, efforts to enter new markets or develop new products and expectations that interest rates will decline over the next 12 months," the Bank of Canada said.
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https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/apn/how-the-harman-intelligent-healthcare-platform-revolutionizes-patient-centric-services/
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By Dr. Jai Ganesh, Arabinda Behera, Saurabh Singh, Kaushlesh Kumar, Dinkar Londhe - HARMAN By Venkat Gomatham - AWS
Globally, the healthcare industry is going through a wave of accelerated growth. Some of the key contributing factors to this trend are the growth in the aging population,...
Globally, the healthcare industry is going through a wave of accelerated growth. Some of the key contributing factors to this trend are the growth in the aging population,...
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https://www.snopes.com/news/2023/09/13/margaret-sanger-exterminate-negro-population/
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A quote from birth control advocate and sometime eugenicist Margaret Sanger has been making the rounds on the internet for many years. Viral posts claim she once wrote: "We do not want the word to go out that we want to exterminate the Negro population."
Those who share the quote typically...
Those who share the quote typically...