Mark Gortfelder: Assuring arguments in the current demographic situation are no longer valid
Demographic expert Mark Gortfelder discusses the decrease in birth rates in Estonia and the implications of a negative natural population growth.
Births increase for the first time in Spain in a decade, although only by 1%
In Spain, the number of births in 2025 has increased for the first time in ten years, albeit by just 1%, while deaths rose by 2.5%, leading to a continued negative growth rate.
Women, children, and the elderly were expelled to Siberia; the mortality rate was enormous, says Estonian historian about Stalin's deportations that affected tens of thousands
The article discusses the historical context and severe impact of Stalin's deportations on Estonian citizens during World War II, highlighting the high mortality rates and ongoing ramifications in the Baltic region.
Common vision issue could lead to missed cancer warning, study finds
A new study reveals that colorblindness, particularly prevalent in men, may be linked to a higher risk of mortality in bladder cancer cases due to the ability to detect blood in urine being compromised.
Can this ‘super antibody’ overpower SFTS, a deadly tick-borne disease?
Chinese researchers have discovered a protein that could potentially combat the deadly SFTS tick-borne disease which has a mortality rate of up to 30%.
The report confirming the increase in infant mortality and the index that will not be reversed
The latest report on Vital Statistics in Argentina reveals a concerning increase in infant mortality, alongside significant declines in birth and fertility rates over the past decade.
Cancer is the cause of 26 percent of all deaths in Croatia, but the survival rate is increasing
In Croatia, nearly 27,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year, with over 13,000 dying from it, although the mortality rate is declining and the five-year survival rate has increased from 54% to 59%.
Will Nipah Jump from India to the World? Facts instead of Sensation
The article discusses the Nipah virus, highlighting its high mortality rate, severe neurological symptoms, and the absence of any treatments or vaccines, while noting that it has not yet spread widely enough to trigger a pandemic.
Higher mortality rate and increased disability among former nursery children
A report reveals that former children who attended the Thorvaldsen Society nursery between 1974 and 1979 have a higher mortality rate and greater disability compared to their peers.
In Great Britain, the mortality rate of women during pregnancy and after childbirth is rising
The number of women dying during pregnancy or in the weeks following childbirth in Great Britain has increased by 20% from the period between 2009 and 2011, with the government failing to meet its goal of halving the mortality rate by 2025.