Japanese to be world’s oldest Japanese are “bracing” themselves for soon having the highest proportion of elderly in its population in the world. By 2050 thirty-three percent will be older than sixty-five, supplanting Sweden as the nation with the highest percentage of elderly. Meanwhile, more
How about some malaria control? Among population control’s many are the ways in which it undermines vital health care efforts. Recently, the Atlantic Monthly published an article detailing how the malarial war is being fought — and lost — around the world. Included was this
Burning Indians; Japanese getting older; eugenic Chinese Quinacrine in India Dr. Biral Mullick has begun sterilizing women from Calcutta and surrounding villages with quinacrine, even though the World Health Organization and female health groups warn that the method is unapproved and risky. According to the
India acts to save girl babies: The Indian Parliament has acted to prevent doctors from telling parents the sex of their expected children. The high bride price for girls at marriage partially motivates poor Indian parents to prefer raising boys. The practice of female infanticide
Clinton administration policy and sovereignty of nations: In a presentation at the Second Preparatory Committee for the International Conference on Population and Development on 11 May, 1994, Counselor Tim Wirth stated that: “A government which is violating basic human rights should not hide behind the
To be or not to be — Taiwan government will decide the question Because of Taiwan’s falling birthrate the Department of Health (DOH), Republic of China (ROC), has decided “to abolish subsidies for contraceptives provided to married couples. The Free China Journal reports that, “In
Family life threatened in Singapore Singapore’s Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, speaking at a women’s meeting, the PAP Women’s Wing Event, expressed concern with “trends” which “could weaken the family.” These trends, he said, “were growing worse and could have serious implications for the country
Big dollars for U.S. environmentalists Annual expenses for the following environmental advocacy groups in 1990: $4,300,000 Center for Marine Conservation $8,200,000 Conservation International Foundation $15,700,000 Cousteau Society $4,200,000 Defenders of Wildlife $68,700,000 Ducks Unlimited $15,600,000 Environmental Defense Fund, $3,300,000 Friends of the Earth (merged with
Brazilian Kidnapping Heist Three men kidnapped a pregnant woman, induced labor and stole her baby, according to Brazilian police. The mother told police that she heard her baby cry but was never allowed to see the child. Police believe that the child was taken to
Japanese to be world’s oldest Japanese are “bracing” themselves for soon having the highest proportion of elderly in its population in the world. By 2050
How about some malaria control? Among population control’s many are the ways in which it undermines vital health care efforts. Recently, the Atlantic Monthly published
Burning Indians; Japanese getting older; eugenic Chinese Quinacrine in India Dr. Biral Mullick has begun sterilizing women from Calcutta and surrounding villages with quinacrine, even
India acts to save girl babies: The Indian Parliament has acted to prevent doctors from telling parents the sex of their expected children. The high
Clinton administration policy and sovereignty of nations: In a presentation at the Second Preparatory Committee for the International Conference on Population and Development on 11
To be or not to be — Taiwan government will decide the question Because of Taiwan’s falling birthrate the Department of Health (DOH), Republic of
Family life threatened in Singapore Singapore’s Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, speaking at a women’s meeting, the PAP Women’s Wing Event, expressed concern with “trends”
Big dollars for U.S. environmentalists Annual expenses for the following environmental advocacy groups in 1990: $4,300,000 Center for Marine Conservation $8,200,000 Conservation International Foundation $15,700,000
Brazilian Kidnapping Heist Three men kidnapped a pregnant woman, induced labor and stole her baby, according to Brazilian police. The mother told police that she