population density

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Cities tended to have higher population density, which could increase the spread of diseases such as leprosy and tuberculosis.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Much of “The Powerful Primate” concerns how ancient humanity learned to make tools and fire, allowing big increases in population density.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

The city's population density is more than 7,100 people per square kilometre of land, on par with packed metropolises like Tokyo.

From Barron's • Nov. 27, 2025

The population density is highest in this area, so there is more waste, and fewer people have access to cars to take their rubbish to the tips.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2025

These correlations suggest strongly that regional population size or population density or population pressure has something to do with the formation of complex societies.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond