"Wisdom begins in wonder" – Socrates
Category: Medicine
Why Abortions Are Safer Than Childbirth
06/28/22
“Why are abortions safer than childbirth?”
Many people think that abortions are more dangerous than giving birth. But research has disproven that, and instead shows that women who give birth are around fourteen times more likely to die than someone who undergoes an abortion procedure. This is Why Abortions Are Safer Than Childbirth.
Why Abortion Access is a Human Right
06/27/22
“Why is abortion access a fundamental human right?”
Pregnancy and modifying it is a fundamental process of the biologically female body. Accessing and having control over the body is a fundamental right for all humans. This is Why Abortion Access is a Human Right.
Why Restricting Abortion Access is Causes Maternal Death Rates to Skyrocket
06/22/22
“Why will restricting abortion access cause maternal death rates to skyrocket?”
If governments make abortion services difficult to access, then more standardized ways to obtain care such as abortion clinics will be out of access. This will lead more women to pursue unorthodox procedures in “back alley” abortions which may have insufficient sanitation or skilled practitioners available. These procedures can lead to complications that ultimately lead to death. This is Why Restricting Abortion Access Causes Maternal Death Rates to Skyrocket.
Why Legalizing Abortion is Essential for Keeping Women and Transmen Alive
06/24/22
“Why is legalizing abortion essential for keeping women alive?”
Abortion is a procedure that leads to a termination of pregnancy. It’s a practice that has been around in human society since times immemorial. If abortions are completed using proper techniques they have one of the lowest mortality rates. However, if they are forced to be done in a clandestine manner then they carry high risks to women. Restriction abortions also does not deter women from pursuing them, as people who live in countries with tight abortion laws have higher frequencies of abortions than those who live in countries that don’t. This is Why Legalizing Abortion is Essential for Keeping Women and Transmen Alive.
Why COVID Has Led to Increased Stress in the World
06/18/22
“Why has COVID led to increased stress in the world?”
Difficult and unnerving situations lead to increased stress. As the COVID pandemic has made much more difficult and unnerving situations, it has increased the stress on the world. This is Why COVID Has Led to Increased Stress in the World.
Why Governments Should Allow Extra Time Off When People are Sick With COVID
06/17/22
“Why should governments allow extra time off when people are sick with COVID?”
Getting COVID can cause a lot of stress on people. Not only do they have to deal with physical ailments, but also stay away from other people. This can be especially difficult if people are required to go in person to their job or have a lot of demanding work. However, one way to solve this is to allow for extra time off when people are sick with COVID so they won’t spread it around. This is Why Governments Should Allow Extra Time Off When People are Sick With COVID.
Why Catching COVID Can Slow Down Personal Productivity
06/10/22
“Why can catching COVID slow down personal productivity?”
Personal productivity can be very joyful, whether it be in the form of doing research on the intersection of climate adaptation and housing policy or playing Klezmer music. However, if one catches COVID, then that personal productivity may slow down due to needing time to rest and isolate. This is Why Catching COVID Can Slow Down Personal Productivity.
Why Damaged Water Filtration Infrastructure Can Lead to Public Health Crises
05/03/22
“Why can damaged water filtration infrastructure lead to public health crises?”
Water filtration systems are fundamental for people to ensure they will receive safe clean drinking water. However, if it gets damaged, whether by disaster or war, then it will not function properly. This can lead to parasites, bacteria, and diseases entering the main water supply and causing public health outbreaks in the local population. This is Why Damaged Water Filtration Infrastructure Can Lead to Public Health Crises.
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Providing COVID Aid for War Refugees
03/13/22
“How can we provide COVID aid for war refugees?”
War refugees often have to cross large distances in a hurried manner to get to a safe place. However, this can lead to outbreaks of COVID if not properly treated and contained. For this reason, governments and organizations need to think seriously about Providing COVID Aid for War Refugees.
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