Public Health Challenges

noun a type of anemia caused by a genetic mutation

• Sickle cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin.
• My friend was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia last year.
• Having sickle cell anemia can really suck.
• Living with sickle cell anemia is like constantly battling with your own body.

noun a potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body

• Tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs.
• I heard that John was diagnosed with tuberculosis, but he's getting treatment for it.
• Tuberculosis is no joke, make sure to take care of yourself and get checked regularly.
• The spread of misinformation is like a silent tuberculosis, slowly infecting the minds of many.

noun GBV stands for Gender-Based Violence, which refers to any harmful act that is perpetrated against a person's will and that is based on socially ascribed (gender) differences between males and females.

• Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious human rights violation that affects millions of people worldwide.
• We need to raise awareness about GBV and its impact on individuals and communities.
• GBV is not cool, it's never okay to hurt someone just because of their gender.
• GBV is like a dark cloud hanging over society, causing harm and fear to those affected.

noun a form of severe protein-energy malnutrition characterized by a distended abdomen and thin, discolored hair

• Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition caused by protein deficiency.
• My cousin was diagnosed with kwashiorkor after not eating enough protein.
• I heard that kid has kwashiorkor because he only eats junk food.
• Neglecting self-care is like giving yourself mental kwashiorkor.