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Consequences of China's one-child policy

Government fears baby boom will damage economic growth and strain health and education services

The UK population is getting older and faces deep financial, emotional and health issues. In the latest part of our series on the fallout from the nation's 'age quake', we examine how a crisis will affect us all as company pension schemes collapse and stock market failures hit private policies. Ruth Sunderland reports on a generation who face working into their seventies - or living out their old age in penury

China's family planning policy enforced with heavy-handed tactics

China rethinks its One Child Policy

A great starter video - good for starting a debate?

BBC report - Should we have a one child policy ?

population policy ageing population UK geography

The Philippines has one of the highest birth rates in Asia. Economists say that unintended pregnancies are stifling growth and driving millions into poverty. However, the government has refused to promote modern contraceptives which have succeeded in curbing population growth elsewhere on the continent.

Pro-natalist campaign in Serbia

RUSSIA has a long tradition of honouring it soldiers, scholars and scientists for their achievements. Yesterday, it honoured parents with large families with the "Order of Parental Glory" - part of a campaign to halt a dramatic population decline.

Updated Oct 2011

Includes One-Child Policy changes plus changes to the hukou system affecting internal migration

BBC News video of single child policy and the UK

A new, less restrictive policy in Hainan Province, coupled with advocacy and incentives, is expected to result in a more balanced sex ratio among newborns in China. UNFPA.

A good started video.