Global Scans · Population · Weekly Summary

• [New] 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)
• [New] 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)
• [New] Risk for widespread U.S. measles transmission remains low because of high population immunity. Centers for Disease Control and PRevention
• [New] 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
• [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] The Australian population is ageing, and the risk of being diagnosed with cancer increases with age. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
• [New] 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
• [New] 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)
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] The Asian rural population is expected to decline over the next two decades, while the urban population will increase. SpringerLink
• [New] 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
• [New] 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
• [New] India is already in the middle of the demographic dividend with a surge in its younger and working-age population, which is estimated to become the world's largest by 2030. Deloitte Insights
• [New] About 1.32 million people (20% of the analysed population), are projected to experience high levels of acute food insecurity, including 79,000 in Emergency, IPC Phase 4. ReliefWeb
• By 2030, the world will have 41 megacities each with more than 10 million inhabitants (UN 2014), and by the year 2050, approximately 80% of the European population will be living in urban areas. SpringerLink
• Anaemia affects a third of the world's population, while women of reproductive age are particularly at risk of its development. PubMed Central (PMC)
• China loomed large at the AAFA summit amid discussions of geopolitical turbulence in a year in which more than half the world's population will hold an election, including the U.S. Supply Chain Dive
• Reports from renowned sources like the Lancet and the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) India highlight the impending increase in the elderly population, projecting a substantial rise from 149 million in 2022 to 347 million by 2050. Adda247
• As the global population continues to expand, utilizing an integrated approach to pest management will be critically important for food security, agricultural sustainability, and environmental protection. PubMed Central (PMC)
• With most capture fisheries worldwide considered fully exploited or overexploited, aquaculture will be central to meeting fish demand, which will continue to increase with population growth, rising incomes and increasing urbanization. WorldFish
• Global waste is likely to increase by 70% from current levels to 3.4 billion tonnes per year by 2050, driven by rapid urbanization, population growth and consumption habits. UN News

Last updated: 15 April 2024