Medical Supply Waste
What government department is tasked with protecting human health and the environment?
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Above WHAT BMI NUMBER are you considered obese?
BMI > 30
What is the emotional state that arises from loneliness?
Social isolation
Name a national organization that provides mental health support following a hurricane
“Organizations providing mental health support: National Crisis Hotline, PTSD Alliance, Red Cross, resources can be found in person at DRCs, as well”
What is the main project we help support for AMMID?
Water filtration system
What 3 global regions were discussed in the case studies? Bonus points: describe the key issue in one of those case studies
Rural China: 60% shortage of essential surgical supplies
Sub-Saharan Africa: Lack of sterile gloves, PPE, syringes, and gauze
Latin America: Shortages of diagnostic tools and lack of equipment for labor and delivery departments
What’s the difference between a food swamp and a food desert?
Food deserts: residents must travel significant distances to access markets
Food swamps: overwhelming presences of unhealthy food options compared to nutritious ones
What are neighborhood & built environment, health & health care, social & community context, education, and economic stability all examples of?
Social determinants
What part of America is disproportionately impacted by public health problems, including natural disasters?
American Southeast
What does the acronym AMMID stand for?
Association Maya-Mam for Research & Development
The healthcare sector is responsible for what percent of the United States’ greenhouse gas emissions?
8.5%
WHAT STORE on the Cornell campus fights food disparities on campus and HOW?
Anabel’s Groceries
Accepts SNAP benefits
Subsidizes produce to less than that of a traditional grocery store – increases accessibility
Produce is rich in vitamins and minerals
Sources produce from local, ethical businesses – addressing source of issue
What percentage of teens and adults under 65 say that they use the internet?
96-99%
What category of hurricanes were hurricanes Helene and Milton?
Category 4 and 3
What country did women from AMMID travel to outside of Guatemala to help improve the political capacities of women in rural communities?
Norway
What is the foundation discussed as a solution in the GHU? What does the organization do?
AFYA Foundation: gathers surplus medical supplies and redistributes them globally to underserved communities and educates local communities about medical supply waste
What populations are less likely to be prescribed GLP-1 weight-loss prescriptions (i.e., Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro), despite higher Type 2 diabetes risks?
Black and Hispanic populations
What percentage of adults 65 and older say that they use the internet?
75%
What does DSNAP provide after a hurricane?
D-SNAP → government program that offers short-term food assistance to victims.
On Oct 21st, AMMID hosted what major event to help uplift local food sovereignty and cultural heritage?
Food security and Sovereignty Fair
In which country in Sub-Saharan Africa do only 44% of healthcare facilities have access to sterilized equipment?
South Sudan
According to the GHU, what’s an example of racism in drug development?
Biotech companies are “less inclined” to research and produce medications that are used to treat diseases that mainly impact minoritized groups (sickle cell anemia)
What income category experienced greater anxiety, depression, and loneliness?
<$50,000/yr
What category hurricane has winds 130-156 mph?
Category 4 hurricanes
What are AMMIDS five focuses? (Naming three will earn a point)
AMMID’s five focuses:
• Productive and Promotion Projects for Women
• Sustainable Organic Agriculture
• Ethnographic Research
• Popular Education
• Technical Support for Infrastructure Projects