What Major Problems Did the World Face in the 1990s

question 15

Essay

What major problems did the world face in the 1990s? Which do you consider to be the gravest threat? What possibilities exist for overcoming that problem?

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Definitions:

Antibiotics

Medications used to treat bacterial infections, either by killing bacteria or inhibiting their growth.

Globalization

The process whereby businesses, culture, and information spread worldwide, leading to increased interconnectedness and interdependence.

Infectious Disease

A disease caused by microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, that can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another.

Homicide

The act of one person killing another, whether lawfully justified or not, including murder and manslaughter.