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‘Milestone for humanity’ as UN celebrates 8 billionth birth

‘Milestone for humanity’ as UN celebrates 8 billionth birth

New York: The Day of 8 Billion, officially marked on Tuesday, is a milestone moment for human longevity, according to the UN Population Fund (UNFPA), “signalling major improvements in public health”, but it also comes with warnings of worsening economic inequality and environmental damage.

Global population reaches 8 billion, India is projected to surpass China as world’s most populous country in 2023

Global population reaches 8 billion, India is projected to surpass China as world’s most populous country in 2023

New York: United Nations Population Fund said the global population touched the 8 billion mark on Tuesday.