The Pill is Mightier Than the Sword.
One determinant of peace is the role of women in society. Some studies suggest that a young age structure, also known as a "youth bulge" can facilitate conflict. Population growth and age structure are factors amenable to change in a human rights context. We propose that policies which favor voluntary family planning and the education of women can ameliorate the global burden of disease associated with conflict and terrorism.
The OASIS Initiative, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA.
Malcolm
M
Potts
The OASIS Initiative, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA.
Aafreen
A
Mahmood
The OASIS Initiative, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA.
Alisha A
AA
Graves
D000367:Age Factors; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D014943:Global Health; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011157:Population Dynamics; D011158:Population Growth; D014754:Violence; D014857:Warfare; D014930:Women; D016387:Women's Health; D014933:Women's Rights
Conflict; Family Planning; Iran; Population; Security; Women