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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.
Disproportionate Exposure to Air Pollution for Low-Income Communities in the United States
Low-income individuals suffer from both physical and mental health consequences as a result of this overexposure to air pollution, as well as impaired cognitive function.
Food Waste in the United States
Americans waste 108 billions lbs. (49 billion kg.) of food waste per year, and trends are on the rise.
Lack of Quality Civic Education in Public Schools in the United States
The lack of quality education in the United States is characterized by an insufficiency of quality curriculum, deficiency of support for teachers, and a lack of legislative action.
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.
Violence Against Refugee Women in the MENA Region
Refugee women experience violence during all stages of their migrant journey from a variety of perpetrators including intimate partners, fellow refugees, smugglers, border police, security forces, and refugee camp staff.
Child Labor in Myanmar
Child labor is an important issue in Myanmar that many families face.
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.
Sexual Abuse of Children in the United States Foster Care System
Sexual abuse can occur in any situation, but when coupled with the routine vulnerabilities experienced by children in the foster care system, its likelihood increases.
Green Energy Usage in the United States
Inaction in the United States regarding green energy heightens the negative effects of climate change, increasing the frequency and severity of devastating natural disasters.
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.
Sex Trafficking of Youth in the United States
Child sex trafficking is a rising problem in the United States, and estimates place the number of current victims in the hundreds of thousands.
Indigenous Population Displacement in Indonesia
For indigenous peoples in Indonesia, land displacement results in lower rates of employment and income among indigenous peoples
Illegal Wildlife Trade in China
China’s demand for trafficked wildlife products is driven by a desire for wildlife in traditional medicine and as status symbols and investments.
Challenges for People with Disabilities
People with disabilities in the United States continue to experience challenges of accessibility in many aspects of their lives.
Intimate Partner Violence against Women in Uganda
Intimate partner violence is a major problem throughout the world but particularly in sub-Saharan African countries such as Uganda.
Racial Inequality in Public School Discipline for Black Students in the United States
Black students tend to experience harsher disciplinary measures at higher rates than their peers in public schools in the United States.