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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prevalence of Tuberculosis in Sub-Saharan Africa
Tuberculosis is a curable disease that millions are dying from every year, especially in the sub-Saharan African region.
Lack of Access to Maternal Healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa currently has the highest neonatal mortality rate in the world at 27 deaths per 1,000 live births.
Food Insecurity among Women in Uganda
When Ugandan women lack sufficient food, their households are frequently subjected to enduring poverty, malnutrition, sexual risk, and familial problems like abuse.
Untreated Mental Illness among Veterans in the United States
More than half of the United States veteran population do not receive proper mental health diagnosis or treatment.
Challenges for People with Disabilities
People with disabilities in the United States continue to experience challenges of accessibility in many aspects of their lives.
Low Immunization Rates in the United States
The 2020 Covid-19 pandemic illuminated the issue of vaccine hesitancy worldwide, and has again brought scrutiny of vaccinations to the forefront of public thought.
Abuse and Neglect against Elderly Adults in Nursing Homes in the United States
The number of elderly adults in the United States is expected to significantly increase, requiring more elderly adults to receive consistent care from family or from care facilities. The number of elderly adults with cognitive disabilities is also projected to increase.
Exposure to Toxic Chemicals in Consumer Products in the United States
Many Americans are frequently and unknowingly exposed to toxic chemicals that have been shown to cause various health issues.
The Rise of Anxiety and Depression Among Young Adults in the United States
Anxiety and depression is becoming increasingly prevalent among young adults in the US, with both disorders increasing by 63% from 2005 to 2017.