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  • ..., ranging from individual factors like mental health issues and addiction, to structural factors like lack of affordable housing and unemployment. Individual causes of homelessness include [[mental health]] issues, [[substance abuse]], and personal crises such as family breakdown
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  • '''Issues''' are problems or topics that are important to a particular group of people, such as a community, organization, or society ...to be solved, a question that needs to be answered, or a topic that needs to be discussed. Issues can arise in any area of life, including [[politics]],
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  • ...ns, the prevalence and impact of alcohol-related problems, and the efforts to address these challenges. ...al trade between Native Americans and European settlers introduced alcohol to native populations.]]
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  • '''Social issues''' are problems that affect a large number of individuals within a society. These issues ar Social issues encompass a broad range of problems that impact the well-being, health, and quality of life of a population. They are characterized by their compl
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  • ...bal targets designed to tackle critical issues related to poverty, hunger, health, education, climate change, water and sanitation, energy, environment and s ...ion is determined by a variety of factors including land ownership, access to capital and inputs, and labor availability. Distribution of food occurs thr
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  • ...ollen and bleeding gums, <br>decaying teeth, slowed reaction times, growth problems in children, anemia | onset = Can occur at any age, often seen in <br>poverty-stricken areas and in the elderly
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  • ...rvices, leading to a higher risk of health complications and lower overall health outcomes. ...ums, deductibles, copayments, and any other out-of-pocket expenses related to healthcare. The definition of medically indigent can vary by state and prog
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  • ...o education, and scarce economic opportunities. This class, often referred to as the "working poor," struggles with financial insecurity, inadequate heal ...States government]]. Characteristics of this class include limited access to [[healthcare]], substandard housing, higher rates of unemployment, and a re
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  • ...thenburg, Sweden in the 19th century. It was designed to combat the social problems associated with excessive alcohol consumption by promoting responsible drin ...cluding poverty, crime, and public disorder, which were largely attributed to excessive drinking.
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  • ...[[disability]] rights, among others. It aims to improve human welfare and to meet the needs of the population, especially those of vulnerable groups suc ...ciety. Social policy can be seen as a way to address societal problems and to ensure a minimum level of welfare and social justice.
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  • ...es]]. This high prevalence of obesity has led to a surge in related health problems, including [[diabetes]], [[heart disease]], and [[stroke]]. ...d limited opportunities for physical activity are significant contributors to the obesity epidemic.
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  • ...to provide research and data to make progress against the world’s largest problems. OWID is published by the [[Global Change Data Lab]], a non-profit organiza ...food production]], [[energy]], [[environment]], and [[education]]. It aims to provide a comprehensive and empirical view of the state of the world, highl
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  • ...signed to address the economic, social, cultural, educational, health, and related fields. ...ltural productivity, better the lives of rural populations, and contribute to the growth of the world economy.
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  • ...uding conflicts that affect its members, and can stem from matters related to economy, education, social norms, law, and politics. Addressing social issu ...al issues can be categorized into several types, including but not limited to:
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  • ...spite these challenges, the DTES has a strong community spirit and is home to many social enterprises, non-profit organizations, and community projects a ...ntury, the area began to experience economic decline, leading to increased poverty and the other social issues it is known for today.
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  • ...the urgency and importance of population issues, including their relations to the environment and development. ...n Day to enhance awareness of population issues, including their relations to the environment and development, through Resolution 45/216 in December 1990
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  • ...media attention and has been utilized in various drug prevention programs to highlight the potential consequences of methamphetamine abuse. ...al problems, known as "meth mouth," skin sores, premature aging, and other health issues associated with chronic methamphetamine use.
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  • ...Madhav Dave with the children at a workshop to impart training to children to make idols from natural soil, in Bhopal|thumb|left]] [[File:Happy_vilage_ki ...mpacts children and underscores the importance of global and local actions to mitigate these effects.
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  • ...people across all age groups and geographies, with significant impacts on health, economic development, and social well-being. Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person's intake of energy and/or
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  • ...conomic and social issues and formulating policy recommendations addressed to member states and the United Nations system. ...of the activities of the UN's specialized agencies, including the [[World Health Organization]] (WHO), the [[United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cult
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