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Ageing adds urgency to China's economic transition

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CHINA

Demographic ageing in China.

China’s 'left-behind' children pose long-term problem

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CHINA

Parental separation can last for years, with even visits rare. This takes a serious toll on children’s wellbeing and educational prospects and places a heavy burden on elderly…

Mexico domestic violence moves will prove insufficient

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MEXICO

The announcement followed the approval of several legislative amendments earlier last month, relating to family issues such as corporal punishment and neglect of the elderly. The…

China’s demographic challenge may be manageable

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CHINA

The decline in the workforce as a share of the population will take a toll on economic output and put pressure on government finances.

Mexico insecurity to weigh on AMLO approval

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MEXICO

Presidential popularity.

Differing demographic trends create chances and tests

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INTERNATIONAL

Global demographic trends and implications.

Mexico poverty reduction will require policy overhaul

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MEXICO

The report shows that the number of poor increased to 55.7 million in 2020 -- around 43.9% of Mexico’s population, up from 41.9% in 2018. The findings give a sense of the…

Brazil's local vaccine production aims for autonomy

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BRAZIL

Priority groups -- including health professionals, indigenous people, the elderly and those with co-morbidities, teachers, security and prison staff, prisoners and the homeless -…

Development creates new health challenges in China

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CHINA

Healthcare in China.

Only vaccines or drugs will end social distancing

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INTERNATIONAL

Studies currently estimate that only a small fraction of people were infected prior to strict social-distancing enforcement. A major second wave of COVID-19 cases and deaths is…