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Principles of population and demography

Moazzam Ali

From Research to Practice: Training Course in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research 2012

July 17, 2012 - Geneva

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Ali M. Principles of population and demography. Paper presented at: Training Course in Sexual and Reproductive Health Research; 2012 Jul 12; Geneva. Available from: https://www.gfmer.ch/SRH-Course-2012/family-planning/Principles-population-demography-Moazzam-Ali-2012.htm

Topics covered

1. Definitions of population, demography, and fertility
2. Frameworks for family planning programmes
   1. MDG, RH Strategy, UNSG Strategy
3. Indicators on family planning
   1. Contraceptive Prevalence
   2. Unmet need for FP
   3. Others
4. Special target populations groups
5. Research issues on population and family planning

Relevant online documents and resources

• Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the United Nations Secretariat. World Population Prospects, the 2010 Revision.
• WHO | Family planning
• WHO | Global Strategy for Women's and Children's Health