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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.
Corruption in Uganda
Corruption in Uganda is mainly caused by a skewed power dynamic, allowing those in power to continue to redirect cash flows unhindered.
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.
Land Degradation in Rural Tanzania
More than 19 million people live in lands affected by land degradation in Tanzania. Contributing factors of land degradation include unsustainable farming practices, deforestation, and rainfall variability.
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.