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Life-histories in Finland

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This book by Kathrin Komp-Leukkunen (University of Helsinki) investigates the Finnish population ageing from a life-course perspective. This perspective helps us better understand the reasons for population ageing, and it gives us an idea of how societies will continue to change in the future.

This book by Kathrin Komp-Leukkunen (University of Helsinki) investigates the Finnish population ageing from a life-course perspective. This perspective helps us better understand the reasons for population ageing, and it gives us an idea of how societies will continue to change in the future.

Event: Berlin Demography Days

Berlin becomes the capital of demographic change

From 22 to 24 March, the Berlin Demography Days will take place for the first time. At the online event, the Vice-President of the European Commission Dubravka Šuica will speak about the relationship between democracy and demography. In addition, the winners of the European Demographer Awards will be honoured.

From 22 to 24 March, the Berlin Demography Days will take place for the first time. At the online event, the Vice-President of the European Commission Dubravka Šuica will speak about the relationship between democracy and demography. In addition, the winners of the European Demographer Awards will be honoured.

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CLS is seeking input to help determine the content of the Age 22 Sweep

They are seeking input to help determine the content of the MCS Age 22 Sweep, scheduled to start in late 2022. They would like to ask anyone who is interested to put forward their suggestions for content and questions by 09:00 on Monday 22 March 2021.

They are seeking input to help determine the content of the MCS Age 22 Sweep, scheduled to start in late 2022. They would like to ask anyone who is interested to put forward their suggestions for content and questions by 09:00 on Monday 22 March 2021.

Event: The evolutionary demography of menopause timing and symptoms

The evolutionary demography of menopause timing and symptoms

Tue Mar 2
In this presentation, Megan explores whether the differences in menopause timing globally are facultative or not; and also assesses how the ecology of menopausal women might affect the severity and duration of their menopause symptoms.

In this presentation, Megan explores whether the differences in menopause timing globally are facultative or not; and also assesses how the ecology of menopausal women might affect the severity and duration of their menopause symptoms.

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Sustainable Population Development in Finland: The 2020 Population Policy Report by Väestöliitto

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Edited by Tiia Sorsa, Väestöliitto’s new population policy report, Sustainable Population Development in Finland, examines the trends currently affecting the population of Finland.

Edited by Tiia Sorsa, Väestöliitto’s new population policy report, Sustainable Population Development in Finland, examines the trends currently affecting the population of Finland.

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Selecting Qualitative Cases Using Sequence Analysis: A Mixed-Method Strategy for In-Depth Understanding of Life Course Trajectories

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In this paper, Guillaume Le Roux, Matthias Studer, Arnaud Bringé and Catherine Bonvalet propose a sequence analysis-based method for selecting qualitative cases depending on quantitative results.

In this paper, Guillaume Le Roux, Matthias Studer, Arnaud Bringé and Catherine Bonvalet propose a sequence analysis-based method for selecting qualitative cases depending on quantitative results.

News: Exploratory Meeting between the Vice President of the European Commission for Democracy and Demography Dubravka Šuica & leading demographers at the EU

Exploratory Meeting between the Vice President of the European Commission for Democracy and Demography Dubravka Šuica & leading demographers at the EU

On Tuesday, 23 February 2021, Population Europe will host a meeting between the Vice President of the European Commission for Democracy and Demography Dubravka Šuica, and leading demographers at the EU.

Exploratory Meeting Between the Vice President of the European Commission for Democracy and Demography Dubravka Šuica & leading demographers at the EU

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The Longevity Revolution is Going Strong

The human longevity revolution that started in 1840 shows no signs of ending soon, according to a Perspectives article published in PNAS. Understanding how much human lifespan can be extended is a major scientific goal, with critical implications across health, social, political, cultural, and economic domains. James Vaupel, Francisco Villavicencio and Marie-Pier Bergeron-Boucher summarize past trends in human longevity, upcoming prospects for life expectancy, and potential directions for future research.
Event: Berlin Demography Days

Berlin Demography Days

Mon Mar 22 - Wed Mar 24
Join us for the Berlin Demography Days, a three-day event that offers a platform for intense dialogue among scientific experts, policy makers, business leaders and representatives of international organisations and civil society

Join us for the Berlin Demography Days, a three-day event that offers a platform for intense dialogue among scientific experts, policy makers, business leaders and representatives of international organisations and civil society

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Disease-free life expectancy has not improved in Spain

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Pilar Zueras (Institute for Social and Economic Research, University of Essex, and Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics) and Elisenda Rentería (Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics) study indicate that increased life expectancy will also mean that people will live more time with diagnosed diseases unless the present trend is reversed. The most common ailments and conditions include hypertension, chronic back pain, diabetes, and heart disease.

Pilar Zueras (Institute for Social and Economic Research, University of Essex, and Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics) and Elisenda Rentería (Centre d’Estudis Demogràfics) study indicate that increased life expectancy will also mean that people will live more time with diagnosed diseases unless the present trend is reversed. The most common ailments and conditions include hypertension, chronic back pain, diabetes, and heart disease.

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