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Although other studies have utilized demographic variables to characterize pet owners, this study incorporates a demographic framework that considers different family structures—couples and singles, with or without children—to better unde...

With great excitement and pride, I introduce the inaugural issue of Populations, a new research journal dedicated to advancing our understanding of population dynamics and its interactions with socio-economic, political, and environmental processes [...

This study uses data from the 2006–2012 Health and Retirement Study (HRS) genetic sample (N = 11,667) to explore the “immigrant health paradox” from a novel perspective by examining the nativity differences in genetic predisposition...

The accelerated growth of older adults (the over-65s) in Italy fits within the context of the complex, hybrid nature of the pension system and the welfare benefits financed by tax revenues, which often overlap. As a result, older adults are experienc...

This study predicts how sociodemographic trends—smaller family sizes, increased longevity, and marital patterns—could affect family care for people with dementia through 2060. By coupling dementia information from the Health and Retiremen...

For the United States, detailed estimates of the number of resident migrants and the rates of migrant arrival are valuable for understanding population dynamics and for determining the impact of economic and political changes that influence migration...

Population research is an evergreen topic of interest for governments across the world and accurate measurement of the demographic, environmental, and economic variables associated with a region’s population is invaluable in terms of informing...

I rely on the key concepts of diffusion and percolation to characterize the sequential but overlapping phases of the spread of infection through entire populations during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. Data from Los Angeles County demonstra...

Ageing in place is the ability to remain in one’s community, where living conditions foster a sense of attachment that enhances holistic well-being. To facilitate this, both the built and social environments within which the home is nested must...

The COVID-19 pandemic has widened the gap in mortality between different population groups. While socioeconomic status has been shown to be an important determinant of mortality, the relationship between migration status and mortality risk remains un...