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Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Brazil
Sabrina Ruiz 7/28/23 Sabrina Ruiz 7/28/23

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.

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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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Lack of Access to Quality Healthcare in Peru
Spencer Hart 2/15/21 Spencer Hart 2/15/21

Lack of Access to Quality Healthcare in Peru

Healthcare in Peru is severely lacking, with between 10 and 20% of Peruvians being completely excluded from access to the healthcare system.

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Indigenous Adult Illiteracy in the Andean Region of South America
education Alexa Ballard 2/2/21 education Alexa Ballard 2/2/21

Indigenous Adult Illiteracy in the Andean Region of South America

The Andean Region of South America is subject to higher levels of indigenous adult illiteracy due to historical discrimination and perpetual challenges indigenous peoples continue to face.

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Public Healthcare Crisis in Venezuela
public policy, food insecurity Valerie Bittleston 7/16/20 public policy, food insecurity Valerie Bittleston 7/16/20

Public Healthcare Crisis in Venezuela

Venezuela is experiencing an extreme shortage in medicine, supplies, and equipment that is necessary to prevent, diagnose, and treat health conditions.

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Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest
environment, food insecurity Brandon Wegrowski 12/16/19 environment, food insecurity Brandon Wegrowski 12/16/19

Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest

Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest represents a critical issue in our modern world, as it is the root cause of many other problems that affect the entire planet.

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