The Population Reference Bureau’s publication, Reporting on Population, Health, and the Environment: A Guide for Central American Journalists, provides data and background information on the connections between population, health, and the environment in Central America to help Central American journalists cover these issues. The guide provides key data and information as well as story ideas and information sources. The human interest stories are included to help journalists focus attention on the topics and build connections between people and communities. Topics covered include the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), pollution, human health, economic development, loss of natural resources, food production, natural hazards, and risks to vulnerable groups such as the economically poor, elderly, and women.

The guide includes:

• "Why Report on Population and Environment Linkages?
• Understanding Population and Environment Linkages
• Persistent Organic Pollutants and Human Health
• Deforestation and Economic Development
• The Future of Food Production and Marine Catch
• Role of Women in Natural Resource Management
• Population, Natural Disasters, and Environmental Mitigation
• International Agreements
• Tools for Reporting on Population and Environment
• Organizational and Internet Resources
• Glossary"

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Email from Lisa Colson to The Communication Initiative on April 30 2007 and the Population Reference Bureau website.