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The Impact of Coral Degradation on Coastal Communities in Southeast Asia
environment Paige Smith 1/9/25 environment Paige Smith 1/9/25

The Impact of Coral Degradation on Coastal Communities in Southeast Asia

More people live near coral reefs in Southeast Asia than in any other region in the world.

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Inadequate Healthcare for Women in the United States
women, mental/physical health, sexual health Grace Loveless 1/9/25 women, mental/physical health, sexual health Grace Loveless 1/9/25

Inadequate Healthcare for Women in the United States

In an analysis that extracted data from the year 2022, the United States was the leading country in maternal mortality out of thirteen high-income nations, with an average of 22 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.

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Son Preference in India
women, inequality Susan May Watts 10/26/24 women, inequality Susan May Watts 10/26/24

Son Preference in India

Around 142 million women and girls went “missing” in the world due to son preference and sex-selective abortion between 1970 and 2020—India accounted for 40.3 million of these women.

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Violence Against Muslims in India
inequality, public policy, education Janai Wright 10/16/24 inequality, public policy, education Janai Wright 10/16/24

Violence Against Muslims in India

Constituting 14% of India's populace, Muslims are the largest religious minority, with around 200 million individuals.

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Home Ownership Inaccessibility for Upcoming Generations in the United States
inequality, public policy Kendall A. Isom 9/26/24 inequality, public policy Kendall A. Isom 9/26/24

Home Ownership Inaccessibility for Upcoming Generations in the United States

The combination of wage stagnation and increasing costs of living is making homeownership more difficult to achieve.

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Barriers to Family Planning for Women in West Africa
women, children, sexual health Emma Gunn 8/15/24 women, children, sexual health Emma Gunn 8/15/24

Barriers to Family Planning for Women in West Africa

While challenges regarding contraception and family planning exist throughout West Africa, progress has been made as various actors have implemented best practices to address the barriers that hinder the safety of women.

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The Aridification of the Great Salt Lake
environment, mental/physical health David Thompson 7/8/24 environment, mental/physical health David Thompson 7/8/24

The Aridification of the Great Salt Lake

While most of the desiccation of Great Salt Lake can be attributed to anthropomorphic causes, climate change has still had a measurable impact on the lake. Current estimates attribute about 9% of Great Salt Lake’s decline to climate change.

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Educational Barriers for Children in Nepalese Brick Kiln Communities
education, poverty, children, food insecurity Eve Burgess 6/12/24 education, poverty, children, food insecurity Eve Burgess 6/12/24

Educational Barriers for Children in Nepalese Brick Kiln Communities

Throughout Nepal, brick kilns employ thousands of families annually for the seasonal work of crafting and shipping bricks. As families migrate between work in brick factories and agricultural work at home, more factors block their children from a complete and quality education.

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Unemployment on Native American Reservations
poverty, inequality, food insecurity Belle Haslam 5/30/24 poverty, inequality, food insecurity Belle Haslam 5/30/24

Unemployment on Native American Reservations

Unemployment has been an issue affecting Native Americans living on reservations in the United States since the creation of reservations in the early nineteenth century.

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The Link Between Social Media and Body Image Issues Among Youth in the United States
mental/physical health James Krzymowski 5/16/24 mental/physical health James Krzymowski 5/16/24

The Link Between Social Media and Body Image Issues Among Youth in the United States

Forty percent of teens reported that content on social media caused them to worry about their image.

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The Harmful Effects of Living in Brick Kiln Communities in the South Asia Region
child labor, poverty, food insecurity Cambrie Ball 4/16/24 child labor, poverty, food insecurity Cambrie Ball 4/16/24

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.

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High Suicide Rates Among Young Adults in the United States
mental/physical health Glory Thomas 4/8/24 mental/physical health Glory Thomas 4/8/24

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.

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Barriers to Higher Education DACA Recipients Face in the United States
refugees/immigration, education, public policy Natalie Porter 4/2/24 refugees/immigration, education, public policy Natalie Porter 4/2/24

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.

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The Effects of Medical Misinformation on the American Public
mental/physical health, education Jessica Ashby 3/15/24 mental/physical health, education Jessica Ashby 3/15/24

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.

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The Overconsumption of Ultra-Processed Foods in the United States
mental/physical health, food insecurity Emily Grover 3/5/24 mental/physical health, food insecurity Emily Grover 3/5/24

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.

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Lack of Access to Quality Education for Rural Indigenous Communities in Chiapas, Mexico
education, inequality Elizabeth Sanchez 2/27/24 education, inequality Elizabeth Sanchez 2/27/24

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.

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Educational Funding Inequality in Southern US High Schools
education, inequality Emma Madeux 2/19/24 education, inequality Emma Madeux 2/19/24

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

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Inadequate Healthcare for American Indians in the United States
mental/physical health, inequality, food insecurity Brooke Grow 2/13/24 mental/physical health, inequality, food insecurity Brooke Grow 2/13/24

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.

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Drop-Out Rates among First-Generation Undergraduate Students in the United States
education, inequality Rachel Alger 2/5/24 education, inequality Rachel Alger 2/5/24

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.

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Obstetric Fistulas in Sub-Saharan Africa
women, children, mental/physical health Katie Whitcomb 1/22/24 women, children, mental/physical health Katie Whitcomb 1/22/24

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.

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