World Population Prospects: The 2004 Revision: Highlights

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Year: 2005
Pages: 91
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 0756748356

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Barry Leonard (ed). Presents the highlights from the results of the “2004 Revision” of the official world population estimates & projections. These are used throughout the UN system as the basis for activities requiring population information. Takes into account the results of specialized surveys carried out in developing countries to provide both demographic & other information to assess the progress made in achieving the Millennium Development Goals. The comprehensive review of past worldwide demographic trends & future prospects presented here provides the population basis for the assessment of these goals. Shows that the HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to spread, with 60 countries with a significant number of infected people, up from 53 in 2002. Charts & tables.

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