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Educational Barriers for Children in Nepalese Brick Kiln Communities
education, poverty, food insecurity Eve Burgess 6/12/24 education, poverty, 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, food insecurity Belle Haslam 5/30/24 poverty, 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 Harmful Effects of Living in Brick Kiln Communities in the South Asia Region
poverty, food insecurity Cambrie Ball 4/16/24 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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The Overconsumption of Ultra-Processed Foods in the United States
food insecurity Emily Grover 3/5/24 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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Inadequate Healthcare for American Indians in the United States
food insecurity Brooke Grow 2/13/24 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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Childhood Obesity in the United States
food insecurity Emma Stohl 8/21/23 food insecurity Emma Stohl 8/21/23

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.

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Water Waste and Mismanagement in Yemen
environment, poverty, food insecurity Haile Terry 8/15/23 environment, poverty, food insecurity Haile Terry 8/15/23

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.

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Pornography Use Among Young Adults in the United States
food insecurity Sam Smith Nelson and Jamie LeSueur 6/24/23 food insecurity Sam Smith Nelson and Jamie LeSueur 6/24/23

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.”

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Impacts of Climate Change in the United States
environment, public policy, food insecurity Nathan Thompson 6/9/23 environment, public policy, food insecurity Nathan Thompson 6/9/23

Impacts of Climate Change in the United States

Though only 4% of the global population, the United States has created 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions since 1850—more than any other country.

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Child Abuse in Residential Homes of Ghana
public policy, food insecurity Alyssa Minor 3/22/23 public policy, food insecurity Alyssa Minor 3/22/23

Child Abuse in Residential Homes of Ghana

Over 50% of children in Ghanaian residential homes reported exposure to violent discipline, and approximately 25% of them reported not receiving any responsive care

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Undernutrition Among Children in Guatemala
food insecurity Ellie Ostvig 3/20/23 food insecurity Ellie Ostvig 3/20/23

Undernutrition Among Children in Guatemala

Undernutrition is a serious problem in Guatemala, causing suffering, developmental issues, and even premature death. Undernutrition is linked to about 45% of deaths among Guatemalan children under the age of 5.

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Exposure to Violence and Instability among Children in Palestine
food insecurity Grace Andros 2/10/23 food insecurity Grace Andros 2/10/23

Exposure to Violence and Instability among Children in Palestine

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its resulting violence, both government-sanctioned and unsanctioned, are some of the main dangers to children in this region.

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Effects of Plastic and Waste Pollution on Ocean Communities in the Asian Pacific Region
environment, food insecurity Whitney Kingsolver 1/27/23 environment, food insecurity Whitney Kingsolver 1/27/23

Effects of Plastic and Waste Pollution on Ocean Communities in the Asian Pacific Region

Plastic and waste pollution is a global problem, but it affects ocean communities in the Asia Pacific Region (APR) the most due to their lack of resources to process the pollution.

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Prevalence of Non-Communicable Disease among Adults in Tonga
food insecurity Autumn Vaitohi 1/27/23 food insecurity Autumn Vaitohi 1/27/23

Prevalence of Non-Communicable Disease among Adults in Tonga

Non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, are a primary health issue among people in the South Pacific country of Tonga. This issue is driven by various factors

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Presence of Malnutrition and Severe Acute Malnutrition among Children in South Asia
food insecurity Madison Johnson 12/7/22 food insecurity Madison Johnson 12/7/22

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.

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Financial Inaccessibility of Mental Healthcare in the United States
poverty, food insecurity Sophie Lasswell 12/1/22 poverty, food insecurity Sophie Lasswell 12/1/22

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.

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Child Malnutrition in Cambodia
food insecurity Ashley Girvin Bernal 10/21/22 food insecurity Ashley Girvin Bernal 10/21/22

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.

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Child Labor in Ghana
public policy, food insecurity Cara Pugmire 9/29/22 public policy, food insecurity Cara Pugmire 9/29/22

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.

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Prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease in Adults in the United States
food insecurity Erica Bassett & Margaret George 9/23/22 food insecurity Erica Bassett & Margaret George 9/23/22

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.

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Inadequate WASH Infrastructure among Rural Populations in the Pacific Islands
public policy, food insecurity Olivia Wallgren 6/16/22 public policy, food insecurity Olivia Wallgren 6/16/22

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.

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