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Series on Population Studies | 19.02.2021Volume 50 “Managing Expatriates” Granted Open Access

What challenges do expatriates face? Findings from research and recommendations for practice are provided in Vol. 50 of the BiB’s Series on Population Studies, which is now freely available online. more: Volume 50 “Managing Expatriates” Granted Open Access …

Press Release | 10.02.2021Falling Lung Cancer Mortality Rate in Men – Further Increase in Women

More than twice as many men as women die of lung cancer in Germany. This was calculated by the BiB on the basis of the cause of death statistics. It discovered that roughly 44 out of every 100,000 men succumbed to lung cancer in 2017; the figure for women was 22. more: Falling Lung Cancer Mortality Rate in Men – Further Increase in Women …

Development of mortality rate from lung cancer in Germany (1956-2017) (refer to: Falling Lung Cancer Mortality Rate in Men – Further Increase in Women) | Source: BiB

TransFAR Survey | 28.01.2021Fieldwork of TransFAR Successfully Completed

The fieldwork of the TransFAR survey was successfully completed in October 2020 with a pleasingly high level of participation. In total, more than 1,450 women and men from Eritrea and Syria were interviewed throughout Germany. more: Fieldwork of TransFAR Successfully Completed …

Logo des Forschungsprojektes „Forced Migration and Transnational Family Arrangements (TransFAR)“ (refer to: Fieldwork of TransFAR Successfully Completed)

BiB Information Event 2021 | 26.01.2021Is the Corona Pandemic Fostering Social Change?

The current pandemic will bring about different kinds of social change, both positive and negative. This was emphasised by BiB Director, Prof. Dr. Norbert F. Schneider, at the Institute’s “BiB informs” online information event on 20.01.2021 where the latest research findings were presented. more: Is the Corona Pandemic Fostering Social Change? …

Tafel mit demografischen Begriffen (refer to: Is the Corona Pandemic Fostering Social Change?) | Source: © Coloures-Pic / Adobe Stock

Press Release | 13.01.2021Number of Over-80s Will Stagnate Initially – and Then Rise Sharply from 2030

There are currently around 5.9 million people aged 80 or older living in Germany. The BiB has calculated that the number of people in this age group will initially remain more or less stable over the next ten years. more: Number of Over-80s Will Stagnate Initially – and Then Rise Sharply from 2030 …

Development of the population aged 80 and over (2000-2040*) (refer to: Number of Over-80s Will Stagnate Initially – and Then Rise Sharply from 2030) | Source: BiB

New Brochure | 18.12.202030 Years of German Unity & Diversity

After 30 years of unification, the demographic situation in Germany is highly diverse. A new brochure presents results on trends of convergence and persisting differences. more: 30 Years of German Unity & Diversity …

Pariser Platz mit Brandenburger Tor in Berlin (refer to: 30 Years of German Unity & Diversity) | Source: © Facundo/stock.adobe.com

Chart of the Month | 18.12.2020People Working in Social Professions: Highly Praised and Poorly Paid

People employed in social professions often have stressful working conditions and are paid fairly low salaries. This is in striking contrast to their publicly recognised relevance to the system. more: People Working in Social Professions: Highly Praised and Poorly Paid …

Krankenschwester hält älterem Patienten die Hand (refer to: People Working in Social Professions: Highly Praised and Poorly Paid) | Source: © Sandor Kacso / Adobe Stock

New Article in “European Journal of Aging” | 09.12.2020Are People Healthy Enough to Retire Later?

While many people are now enjoying longer, healthier lives, current retirement ages are posing challenges for both policymakers and retirees. A new study looked into whether there is potential to increase the retirement age in Europe. more: Are People Healthy Enough to Retire Later? …

3 Questions, 3 Answers | 08.12.2020Expansion of Childcare and Social Inequality

In the neighbour country Belgium, in contrast to Germany, higher educated women have about the same number of children as people with medium and low education. Is this associated with the expansion of childcare? more: Expansion of Childcare and Social Inequality …

Chart of the Month | 02.12.2020Rising Rentals in the Cities Increase Urban-Rural Migration

In Germany, around 2.8 million people move to a different district every year. While large cities were the preferred destination for internal migration until a few years ago, the surrounding communities are now becoming increasingly popular. more: Rising Rentals in the Cities Increase Urban-Rural Migration …

Umzugskartons auf einer Wiese (refer to: Rising Rentals in the Cities Increase Urban-Rural Migration) | Source: © the_burtons 2018 via Getty Images

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