Assam, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh worst states to be born in
Infant mortality, neo-natal mortality and maternal mortality are much higher in these states as compared to national average
China abandons one-child policy after three decades
Policy has been criticised for posing a demographic crisis
Rising population can increase emergence of infectious diseases: Study
Projected growth in global population will push for more food production, which will make the agriculture sector use more chemicals and resort to …
Asian cities to be worst hit by climate change
Governments are finding it difficult to cope with the swelling population
A new epoch: Human population to peak in 44 years
Global population estimated to touch 9.73 bln in 2064, then decline to 8.79 bln in 36 years
World population touches 7 billion
Ten billionth baby likely by end of the century if population growth continues at current rate