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Population News Saturday October 13th 2007



Triangle Experiences Baby BoomTriangle Experiences Baby Boom
(NBC 17 Raleigh: Fri, 12 Oct) RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Triangle could be in the midst of a baby boom. In June 512 babies were born at REX. In July and August 575 babies were born each month. In September 622 babies were born. The average according to a spokeswoman is 20 to 30 births a day. REX hospital believes the recent numbers are just one more sign of population growth in the area.


Social reforms on right track; youth lead the packSocial reforms on right track; youth lead the pack
(Indian Express via Yahoo! India News: Thu, 11 Oct) Social sector reforms in the country seem to be on the right track. If the findings of the latest round of the National Family Health Survey 2005-06 (NFHS-3) are any indication of the country's progress, significant strides have been made in combating population explosion and busting myths about HIV/AIDS. The knowledge of temporary contraceptive among married women has increased to 87%, from 80% ...


Will the U.S. Face a Population Problem?Will the U.S. Face a Population Problem?
(WCAX-TV Vermont: Tue, 09 Oct) An author worried about what he calls unsustainable population growth in the U.S. brings his concerns to UVM.



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Who Dunnit Mystery Dinner to help Forsyth Family HavenWho Dunnit Mystery Dinner to help Forsyth Family Haven
(Forsyth Herald: Fri, 12 Oct) The Family Haven Board of Directors together with Habersham Bank is sponsoring a Who Dunnit Mystery Dinner and Silent Auction on Oct. 12, at Windermere Country Club from 7-11 p.m.


Family planning posters toned down-英语点津Family planning posters toned down-英语点津
(China Daily: Fri, 12 Oct) Seen in both rural and urban areas, most of the country's family planning policy posters are now updated with messages with more of a human touch. Since late July, about 76 percent of the posters nationwide have been substituted with new ones.


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