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October 07, 2024 | New Faces at MPIDR

Welcome, Thiago Zordan Malaguth!

MPIDR/Schulz

The Laboratory of Migration and Mobility is pleased to welcome Thiago Zordan Malaguth as a new doctoral student. Thiago holds a Master's degree in Demography from the University of Minas Gerais. His thesis was on "Migration and School Flow of the 2008-2019 Cohort of Students in Minas Gerais". During his time at MPIDR, he will focus on highly skilled migration, among other topics. more

October 02, 2024

Reading Material for German Unity Day

As we reflect on over three decades of reunification, the disparities between East and West Germany remain a critical area of research. This little collection of publications brings together five contemporary studies examining the ongoing social, economic, and health differences. From the impact of late working life to education and health inequalities, these articles shed light on the evolving East-West divide. We also explore the challenges faced by partnered and single mothers across Germany, as well as the unequal mortality burden of the COVID-19 pandemic. more

October 01, 2024

Shaping the Future of Migration Research

MPIDR/Schulz

The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research recently hosted a symposium to address the need for high-quality migration data and innovative methodologies, and to strengthen cooperation among migration researchers. The event successfully facilitated discussions on challenges in migration databases, and demonstrated new analytical models. There are plans for future collaborations and events. more

September 23, 2024 | New Faces at MPIDR

Welcome, Anna-Kathleen Piereth!

MPIDR/Schulz

The Laboratory of Population Health welcomes Anna-Kathleen Piereth as a new member. Anna-Kathleen comes from the University of Rostock, where she graduated in Demography (MSc) by defending her master thesis "The Demography of Inpatient Care: Insights from the German Diagnosis Related Groups (G-DRG) Statistics". more

September 13, 2024 | New Faces at MPIDR

Welcome René Langenhan!

MPIDR/Schulz

The administration of the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) welcomed René Langenhan as an in-house technician/driver this summer. René has already worked as a technician and driver in a number of large commercial and public companies in northern Germany, Rostock and the region. more

September 12, 2024

Congratulations Anastasia Lam!

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On September 6, 2024, Anastasia Lam successfully defended her thesis "Growing old with multimorbidity: how our differences shape the years we live with disease" at the University of St Andrews, passing the viva without any corrections. more

September 12, 2024 | Latest Publications

Summer 2024

Find out what new publications have been released in July, August and September 2024. more

September 11, 2024 | SPOTLIGHT

Less smoking and better education: Improving U.S. Mortality Trends

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A recent study found that behavioral changes, such as a decline in smoking, and social progress, including an expansion of education, have contributed to recent improvements in U.S. mortality. Together, these two factors accounted for 65% of the improvements in mortality. The researchers also identified an increase in psychological distress as a contributing factor to the slowing of mortality improvement in the U.S. during the study period, but most of the slowing remains unexplained. more

September 10, 2024 | New Faces at MPIDR

Welcome Sha Jiang!

MPIDR/Schulz

The Research Group Kinship Inequalities, led by Diego Alburez-Gutierrez, and the Laboratory of Population Dynamics and Sustainable Well-being, led by Emilio Zagheni, have the great pleasure of welcoming Sha Jiang as a new team member. more

September 06, 2024 | SPOTLIGHT

Robust improvements in cognitive health in European countries, but not in the United States

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Cognitive impairment is a major concern for the aging population, with more than 55 million people worldwide suffering from dementia, a number expected to triple by 2050. A recent study found that compared to the United States, most European countries have shown significant improvements in average memory function among adults aged 50 and older over the past two decades. The study's findings highlight the need for further research and public health efforts to understand the reasons for cross-national differences in cognitive health trends, particularly the relatively stagnant trend in the United States. more

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