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Presence of Malnutrition and Severe Acute Malnutrition among Children in South Asia
Malnutrition poses a high mortality risk for children, with nearly half of all deaths of children under 5 being related to severe acute malnutrition.
Financial Inaccessibility of Mental Healthcare in the United States
Despite progressive improvements in healthcare in the United States, healthcare for individuals who experience mental health issues remains financially inaccessible.
Inadequate Healthcare Services Among Individuals with Autism in the United States
Healthcare services for individuals with ASD are not as accessible as for those without ASD. These services include routine healthcare that all individuals benefit from
Child Malnutrition in Cambodia
Malnutrition has been recognized as a global issue and has a high prevalence in poorer countries like Cambodia. Children are most affected by malnutrition, especially those under age 5.
Income Instability Among Artisans in South Asia
The consequences of income instability for artisans include the perpetuation of poverty, a shrinking artisan economy, and a shrinking global economy. Organizations like Ethik Collective may help address this issue by connecting artisans with stable business partnerships.
The Occupation of the Uyghur People by the Chinese Communist Party
The genocide is occurring in internment camps in Xinjiang, where sterilizations, abortions, killings, and other human rights violations are taking place.
Child Labor in Ghana
Child labor is extremely prevalent worldwide and, especially in Ghana, where 21% of children ages 5–17 are involved in child labor.
Prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease in Adults in the United States
Alzheimer's disease (AD) has become increasingly prevalent among adults in the United States, with the CDC estimating that AD affects 5.4 million people in the US.
Inadequate WASH Infrastructure among Rural Populations in the Pacific Islands
Sixty-two percent of the Pacific Islands Region is rural, and those populations lack resources and funding for WASH infrastructure.
Corruption in Uganda
Corruption in Uganda is mainly caused by a skewed power dynamic, allowing those in power to continue to redirect cash flows unhindered.
Lack of Access to Insulin among People with Type 1 Diabetes in the US
The issue of insulin access is a matter of life and death for people with diabetes because of the nature of type 1 diabetes and the role of insulin in its management.
Land Degradation in Rural Tanzania
More than 19 million people live in lands affected by land degradation in Tanzania. Contributing factors of land degradation include unsustainable farming practices, deforestation, and rainfall variability.
Postpartum Depression among Adolescent Mothers in the United States
Postpartum depression causes mothers to withdraw from loved ones, feel numb or disconnected from their baby, worry that they will hurt their baby, and feel guilty about not being a good mom.
Disproportionate Exposure to Air Pollution for Low-Income Communities in the United States
Low-income individuals suffer from both physical and mental health consequences as a result of this overexposure to air pollution, as well as impaired cognitive function.
Food Waste in the United States
Americans waste 108 billions lbs. (49 billion kg.) of food waste per year, and trends are on the rise.
Lack of Quality Civic Education in Public Schools in the United States
The lack of quality education in the United States is characterized by an insufficiency of quality curriculum, deficiency of support for teachers, and a lack of legislative action.
WaSH Practices in Mozambique
In Mozambique, 14.8 million people out of 31.26 million do not have access to clean water. Meanwhile, only one in five individuals use safe sanitation facilities.
Inadequate Maternal Health Care for Women in the United States
Accessibility barriers, the expense of care, and gender biases in medical establishments all influence the inadequacy of maternal care in the United States.
Violence Against Refugee Women in the MENA Region
Refugee women experience violence during all stages of their migrant journey from a variety of perpetrators including intimate partners, fellow refugees, smugglers, border police, security forces, and refugee camp staff.
Child Labor in Myanmar
Child labor is an important issue in Myanmar that many families face.