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.

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

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.

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.

Ultra-processed foods currently make up over half of the calories in the American diet.

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.

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.

Rates of mental health among physicians continue to climb at about 0.5% per year.

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.

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.

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 is the leading cause of death among adolescents in South Korea.

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.”

Chronic pain, overprescription, illicit use of opioids, and an inability to access effective treatment are all contributing factors to the ever-rising issue of Opioid Use Disorder in the US

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

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.

Globalization and advancements in transportation have made the spread of dengue across continents and regions increase in recent decades.

Every year, there are about 200 million cases of malaria, resulting in almost half a million deaths annually.

Geographic isolation makes it more difficult for people to quickly access care, especially in conjunction with the shortage of physicians in rural areas.

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