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Prevalence of Malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa
mental/physical health Avery Stonely 2/10/23 mental/physical health Avery Stonely 2/10/23

Prevalence of Malaria in Sub-Saharan Africa

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

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Healthcare Access Disparities among Rural Populations in the United States
poverty, mental/physical health, inequality David Clove 2/10/23 poverty, mental/physical health, inequality David Clove 2/10/23

Healthcare Access Disparities among Rural Populations in the United States

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

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Period Poverty in the United States
women, poverty, sexual health/violence Katie Krumperman 2/10/23 women, poverty, sexual health/violence Katie Krumperman 2/10/23

Period Poverty in the United States

Period poverty, or the lack of information and education about menstruation as well as access to menstrual products, in the US affects all menstruators but especially those who are low-income, homeless, in college, imprisoned, or transgender.

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Exposure to Violence and Instability among Children in Palestine
children, mental/physical health, food insecurity Grace Andros 2/10/23 children, mental/physical health, food insecurity Grace Andros 2/10/23

Exposure to Violence and Instability among Children in Palestine

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

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Effects of Plastic and Waste Pollution on Ocean Communities in the Asian Pacific Region
environment, food insecurity Whitney Kingsolver 1/27/23 environment, food insecurity Whitney Kingsolver 1/27/23

Effects of Plastic and Waste Pollution on Ocean Communities in the Asian Pacific Region

Plastic and waste pollution is a global problem, but it affects ocean communities in the Asia Pacific Region (APR) the most due to their lack of resources to process the pollution.

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Inadequate Immigration System for Asylum Seekers at the US-Mexico Border
refugees/immigration Kyli Fox Soug 1/27/23 refugees/immigration Kyli Fox Soug 1/27/23

Inadequate Immigration System for Asylum Seekers at the US-Mexico Border

As more asylum seekers come to the border, the inadequate immigration system increases as current immigration legislation does not change to protect the increased rates of immigration.

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Prevalence of Non-Communicable Disease among Adults in Tonga
mental/physical health, food insecurity Autumn Vaitohi 1/27/23 mental/physical health, food insecurity Autumn Vaitohi 1/27/23

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

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Lack of Child Protection in US Custody Proceedings Involving Allegations of Abuse
public policy, children Elle Stoker 1/19/23 public policy, children Elle Stoker 1/19/23

Lack of Child Protection in US Custody Proceedings Involving Allegations of Abuse

The United States needs to take more measures to ensure that if children end up in the home of an abuser, the victims of the abuse are recognized, fought for, and helped in the ways they deserve.

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The Socioeconomic Achievement Gap in the US Public Schools
inequality, poverty Kate Bradley 12/16/22 inequality, poverty Kate Bradley 12/16/22

The Socioeconomic Achievement Gap in the US Public Schools

The socioeconomic achievement gap in public schools is a social issue that has evolved over time and affects the whole country.

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Barriers to Career Advancement Among Skilled Immigrants in the US
public policy, refugees/immigration Cassie Arnita 12/9/22 public policy, refugees/immigration Cassie Arnita 12/9/22

Barriers to Career Advancement Among Skilled Immigrants in the US

Over 2 million highly-skilled immigrants in the US experience underemployment and unemployment.

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Presence of Malnutrition and Severe Acute Malnutrition among Children in South Asia
children, mental/physical health, food insecurity Madison Johnson 12/7/22 children, mental/physical health, food insecurity Madison Johnson 12/7/22

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.

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Financial Inaccessibility of Mental Healthcare in the United States
mental/physical health, poverty, inequality, food insecurity Sophie Lasswell 12/1/22 mental/physical health, poverty, inequality, food insecurity Sophie Lasswell 12/1/22

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.

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Inadequate Healthcare Services Among Individuals with Autism in the United States
public policy, mental/physical health Gabby Sutton-Clark 11/18/22 public policy, mental/physical health Gabby Sutton-Clark 11/18/22

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

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Child Malnutrition in Cambodia
children, mental/physical health, food insecurity Ashley Girvin Bernal 10/21/22 children, mental/physical health, food insecurity Ashley Girvin Bernal 10/21/22

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.

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Income Instability Among Artisans in South Asia
public policy, poverty Grace Wilson 10/7/22 public policy, poverty Grace Wilson 10/7/22

Income Instability Among Artisans in South Asia

The consequences of income instability for artisans include the perpetuation of poverty, a shrinking artisan economy, and a shrinking global economy. Organizations like Ethik Collective may help address this issue by connecting artisans with stable business partnerships.

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The Occupation of the Uyghur People by the Chinese Communist Party
inequality, public policy Duncan Forrest 9/30/22 inequality, public policy Duncan Forrest 9/30/22

The Occupation of the Uyghur People by the Chinese Communist Party

The genocide is occurring in internment camps in Xinjiang, where sterilizations, abortions, killings, and other human rights violations are taking place.

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Child Labor in Ghana
children, public policy, food insecurity Cara Pugmire 9/29/22 children, public policy, food insecurity Cara Pugmire 9/29/22

Child Labor in Ghana

Child labor is extremely prevalent worldwide and, especially in Ghana, where 21% of children ages 5–17 are involved in child labor.

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Prevalence of Alzheimer’s Disease in Adults in the United States
mental/physical health, food insecurity Erica Bassett & Margaret George 9/23/22 mental/physical health, food insecurity Erica Bassett & Margaret George 9/23/22

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.

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Inadequate WASH Infrastructure among Rural Populations in the Pacific Islands
mental/physical health, public policy, food insecurity Olivia Wallgren 6/16/22 mental/physical health, public policy, food insecurity Olivia Wallgren 6/16/22

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.

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Corruption in Uganda
public policy Jared Saxton 6/7/22 public policy Jared Saxton 6/7/22

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.

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