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Inadequate Healthcare for American Indians in the United States
Inadequate healthcare access for American Indians due to geographical barriers, historical trauma, and funding shortages results in higher rates of chronic diseases, financial burdens, and reduced quality of life.
Drop-Out Rates among First-Generation Undergraduate Students in the United States
Intergenerational social mobility, or the ability of children to surpass their parents' socio-economic status, is significantly limited when first-generation students drop out of college.
Obstetric Fistulas in Sub-Saharan Africa
A combination of inaccessible maternal health care in rurality, distrust of medical facilities, and adolescent pregnancy are the main reasons for the persistence of obstetric fistulas in modernity.
Mental Health Challenges Among Physicians in the United States
Rates of mental health among physicians continue to climb at about 0.5% per year.
Lack of Women in Federal Level Politics in the United States
The disparity between the female population and female representation in government demonstrates the barriers that hinder gender equality in political leadership
Mass Shootings in the United States
School shootings reached an all-time high in 2022 and have increased by 1,900% from 2010–2022
Inadequate Sexual Health Education for High School Students in the United States
Sexual health education across the United States is inconsistent and inadequate in providing the information necessary to allow individuals to make informed, healthy decisions about their sexuality and sexual activity.
Childhood Obesity in the United States
Over 14.7 million children, or every 1 in 5 children, in the United States are affected by childhood obesity.
Water Waste and Mismanagement in Yemen
Yemen experiences water scarcity due to its geography, climate, and geology, but the current water crisis results from recent dramatic changes in politics, the economy, and agriculture.
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.
Suicide Among Adolescents in South Korea
Suicide is the leading cause of death among adolescents in South Korea.
The Underreporting and Dismissal of Sexual Assault Cases Against Women in the United States
It is estimated that less than 1 out of 3 sexual assaults are reported every year
Pornography Use Among Young Adults in the United States
Pornography is often overlooked largely due to the prevailing pro-porn sentiment among the general public. However, research confirms the negative consequences, and organizations are emerging to combat what has been deemed as the “porndemic.”
Impacts of Climate Change in the United States
Though only 4% of the global population, the United States has created 25% of global greenhouse gas emissions since 1850—more than any other country.
Lack of Women in Government in the MENA Region
The MENA region has not had the opportunity to have a significant influence from women in government positions and can benefit from a gender-balanced government.
The Homeownership Gap between Black and White Families in the United States
In 2019, the homeownership gap between the white and black population was larger than the gap in the 1960s, this, before the Civil Rights Movement.
Ecological Disruption in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Ecological deterioration is happening in the ANWR at high levels because climate change is affecting the Arctic more than other places, and oil drilling is a big threat to the ANWR
Opioid Use Disorder in the United States
Chronic pain, overprescription, illicit use of opioids, and an inability to access effective treatment are all contributing factors to the ever-rising issue of Opioid Use Disorder in the US
Child Abuse in Residential Homes of Ghana
Over 50% of children in Ghanaian residential homes reported exposure to violent discipline, and approximately 25% of them reported not receiving any responsive care
The Rise of Antisemitism in Germany
Antisemitism has been rising in Germany since the country’s reunification in the 1990s. In the modern day, antisemitism takes many forms, including hate speech, violent attacks, and anti-Jewish conspiracy theories.