Deutsches Ärzteblatt
Germany
Description
Affiliated grantees
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Martina Merten
Germany
Funded projects
Psychological disorders caused by webcam child sex tourism
Webcam Child Sex Tourism-WCST is a growing crime. The Philippines has turned into the world's biggest source of live-stream sexual abuse. This project explores the severe psychological trauma which child victims of WCST experience.
Risky Genes: Births Defects through Cousin Marriages in Pakistan
Intermarriages are still common tradition in rural Pakistan. According to a latest UK study, high levels of cousin marriages within Pakistani communities doubled the risk of birth defects.
The Impact Of Rising NCDs On Elderly And Dementia Care In India
The story explores the consequences of the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), notably dementia, in India. The country massively lacks affordable health-care facilities for those patients.