Number perspective
146,000 + dead from the tsunami disaster. Sad. We can't prevent a tsunami.
Here is some sadness we can work on curtailing.
Here is some sadness we can work on curtailing.
- Each year, more than 400,000 Americans die from cigarette smoking.
- 8,000 people die a day from TB worldwide.
- 40,000 new HIV cases are diagnosed a year in the US.
- 3,000,000 people die each year from Malaria.
posted by Playground Superstar at 11:24 AM
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I know. Heartbreaking.
This is a good place to start when looking at global issues.
http://www.who.int/en/
Look for local organizations that deal with these issues also. Every state has an HIV awareness project. Getting started there is a good way to see what we are all up against. Also just being aware is helpful and passing the awareness on is even better.
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