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Global Fertility

  The State of Global Fertility This chart shows the fertility rate by country in 2021 (in births per woman). Statistica: Source World Bank Europe's Fertility Problem The average number of births per woman in the European Union was 1.53 in 2021, according to the latest available data by Eurostat. This figure has remained fairly stable over the last ten years (1.54 in 2011) In an interview with Le Monde, demographer Gilles Pinson explains that the differences between northern and southern European countries can be partly explained by the level of family-friendly employment policies, which are far more limited in southern Europe. Statistica Resource: Eurostat Fertility Rate Hits Record Low in England and Wales Statistics spanning back to before the Second World War received a new record low in 2020. In England and Wales the female fertility rate fell to 1.58. That's 0.5 less than the previous low of 2001 and 1.5 less than the wartime fall to 1.73 in 1941. Statistica Resource: Off...

Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB)

  SSIB Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior The Evolution of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior Abstract This review summarizes the formation of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), highlighting the many people whose commitment and perseverance brought together a wide range of disciplines for the common goal of investigating ingestive behavior and providing communication via scientific meetings. The goals and philosophy of the Society today are described along with the challenges it will face in the future. It concludes with the important message that excellence in science, combined with commitment to, and participation from, younger investigators, will ensure its continued success. The SSIB was officially incorporated on March 30, 1987 to serve a unique niche within the biological and behavioral sciences. Its initial vision was to serve as the “leading scientific organization for the study of ingestive behavior”. This mission continues to dri...

Obesity in the US and World

  STATISTA  is a Swedish firm that claims  it is e mpowering people with data, i nsights and facts across 170 industries and 150+ countries. At a hefty price of $199 month, billed annually which sounds like you have to have a yearly subscription. A starter account gets: Immediate access to 1m+ statistics Download as XLS, PNG, PDF & PPT Complete source information including background details If that does not get you enough there is a personal account for $549, again billed annually which give you access to all reports. HOWEVER, they do have a Basic Account for free which I started a week ago. You get a daily email with some starter statistics; usually a very brief article not larger than our posts with a graphic.  March 4 World Obesity Day Infographics