Population
All of Sightline's research, maps, and publications on the region's population growth and its impacts.
To track population growth, Sightline looks at average family size, which is an excellent gauge of women’s--and families’--well-being. In this section, you'll find our latest research on population and our best ideas for how the Northwest can better ensure that every child is born wanted.
- Research & Publications
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Fact sheet
2007 Population Indicator - At a Glance
Top findings from the Cascadia Scorecard on the Northwest's population growth, birthrates, and family size.
- Solutions
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Make Emergency Contraception Widely Available
The Northwest can curb unintended pregnancies by ensuring easy access to emergency contraceptive pills such as Plan B.
- Maps & Graphics
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Signs of Delayed Childbearing (chart)
Northwest Family Size
- Resources
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Organization
Statistics Canada
Canada's central statistics agency, StatCan produces the national census and over 350 other surveys. Its purpose is to educate Canadians about their country's population, resources, economy, society and culture, and to inform public policy. http://www.statcan.ca/start.html -
Organization
Idaho Kids Count
Idaho Kids Count is a nonprofit that works with citizens and policy makers to promote public policies that ensure all children grow up safe, healthy, well-educated, cherished, and with hope for the future. http://www.idahokidscount.org
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