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The Harmful Effects of Living in Brick Kiln Communities in the South Asia Region
The South Asia Region (SAR) is the second-largest producer of bricks globally, producing approximately 310 billion bricks annually accounting for 21% of global brick production and significantly contributing to the SAR’s GDP.
High Suicide Rates Among Young Adults in the United States
Suicide is a public health crisis that needs to be addressed for all age groups, particularly young adults because they are the most at risk.
Barriers to Higher Education DACA Recipients Face in the United States
While it is relatively safe for undocumented students to be more visible within higher education, many still choose to be invisible on campus, leaving them to navigate their education in silence due to the wariness of sharing their immigration status.
The Effects of Medical Misinformation on the American Public
Medical misinformation is becoming an urgent issue for United States citizens—leading to increased deaths, a lack of trust in health professionals, and hate crimes and racism.
The Overconsumption of Ultra-Processed Foods in the United States
Ultra-processed foods currently make up over half of the calories in the American diet.
Lack of Access to Quality Education for Rural Indigenous Communities in Chiapas, Mexico
Government neglect due to corruption in government and the isolation of indigenous communities fuels indigenous educational inaccessibility.
Educational Funding Inequality in Southern US High Schools
There is little being done to understand and solve the problem of underfunding in rural areas of the US
Inadequate Healthcare for American Indians in the United States
Inadequate healthcare access for American Indians due to geographical barriers, historical trauma, and funding shortages results in higher rates of chronic diseases, financial burdens, and reduced quality of life.
Drop-Out Rates among First-Generation Undergraduate Students in the United States
Intergenerational social mobility, or the ability of children to surpass their parents' socio-economic status, is significantly limited when first-generation students drop out of college.
Obstetric Fistulas in Sub-Saharan Africa
A combination of inaccessible maternal health care in rurality, distrust of medical facilities, and adolescent pregnancy are the main reasons for the persistence of obstetric fistulas in modernity.
Mental Health Challenges Among Physicians in the United States
Rates of mental health among physicians continue to climb at about 0.5% per year.
Lack of Women in Federal Level Politics in the United States
The disparity between the female population and female representation in government demonstrates the barriers that hinder gender equality in political leadership
Mass Shootings in the United States
School shootings reached an all-time high in 2022 and have increased by 1,900% from 2010–2022
Inadequate Sexual Health Education for High School Students in the United States
Sexual health education across the United States is inconsistent and inadequate in providing the information necessary to allow individuals to make informed, healthy decisions about their sexuality and sexual activity.
Childhood Obesity in the United States
Over 14.7 million children, or every 1 in 5 children, in the United States are affected by childhood obesity.
Water Waste and Mismanagement in Yemen
Yemen experiences water scarcity due to its geography, climate, and geology, but the current water crisis results from recent dramatic changes in politics, the economy, and agriculture.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Brazil
In Brazil, sexually transmitted diseases pose a significant problem and can lead to various health issues, including pelvic inflammatory disease, chronic pelvic pain, and cervical cancer.
Suicide Among Adolescents in South Korea
Suicide is the leading cause of death among adolescents in South Korea.
The Underreporting and Dismissal of Sexual Assault Cases Against Women in the United States
It is estimated that less than 1 out of 3 sexual assaults are reported every year
Pornography Use Among Young Adults in the United States
Pornography is often overlooked largely due to the prevailing pro-porn sentiment among the general public. However, research confirms the negative consequences, and organizations are emerging to combat what has been deemed as the “porndemic.”