Population Documentary Inspires Action; Tell Congress to Get Serious about Population

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Heartfile Population Growth Documentary Inspires Action. A 45 minute documentary titled ‘The Population Emergency,’ details the threats implicit in Pakstan’s burgeoning population, which carried the country from 34 million in 1950 to 190 million people today. Demographers estimate the Pakistani population to reach 300 million by 2050.

Tell Congress It’s Time to Get Serious About Population. Every year, more than half a million women die of pregnancy related causes worldwide; millions more suffer serious injuries. Nearly half of all maternal deaths and a significant proportion of infant deaths could be averted by universal access to contraceptives. Many areas lack the food and water necessary to sustain their growing populations. Countries without means to feed, house, educate and employ their citizens are at risk of civil insecurity. Real investment in global family planning is a sound investment.

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