Mancho, the son of a farmer, is now a manager at the Commonwealth Bank. Latif, whose parents worked as domestic helpers, recently defended his PhD at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Goesthi, whose father once sold food on the street, is now a senior engineer. Bangkit, the son of a school canteen worker, now servesContinue reading “Poverty and Education in Indonesia”
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Mind and Body: A Health Connection We Can’t Ignore
“There is no health without mental health” – David Satcher Health, both mental and physical When people think of “health”, their focus often lands on physiological health, resulting in the sidelining of mental health. However, 1 in 2 people worldwide will develop some form of a mental disorder in their lifetime, this highlights the commonalityContinue reading “Mind and Body: A Health Connection We Can’t Ignore”
Addressing Edmonton’s Deepening Food Security Crisis
1. Food Security Overview Food security is a pressing issue in Edmonton, where many residents lack consistent access to affordable and nutritious food. Food security, defined as a state where everyone has “physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food to meet dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthyContinue reading “Addressing Edmonton’s Deepening Food Security Crisis”
Breathing Easy: Tackling Pathogenic Lung Disease Through Vaccination
Life or death for a young child too often depends on whether he is born in a country where vaccines are available or not – Nelson Mandela Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that has persisted throughout the years and continues to have a grip on public health worldwide (“Tuberculosis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment”).Continue reading “Breathing Easy: Tackling Pathogenic Lung Disease Through Vaccination”
Addressing the Silent Crisis: Battling Childhood Malnutrition in the Philippines
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines malnourishment as a deficiency, or excess in nutrient intake. Malnourishment can manifest in different forms, including undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies (World Health Organization, “Malnutrition”). Undernutrition refers to nutrient deficiency and remains a significant concern among children in the Philippines. Children from poor families often struggle to access foodContinue reading “Addressing the Silent Crisis: Battling Childhood Malnutrition in the Philippines”
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