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hardship – n. something that causes pain, suffering, or loss

burden – n. something that is hard to take

ill-equipped – adj. not having the experience or preparation that is needed

pending – adj. not yet decided : being in continuance

factor - n. a detail or fact or event that influences a result

non-communicable – medical adj. not capable of being communicated

immunization – n. to give (someone) a vaccine to prevent infection by a disease

diagnosis – n. the art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms

access – n. freedom or ability to obtain or make use of something

infographic – n. a chart, diagram, or illustration (as in a book or magazine, or on a website) that uses graphic elements to present information in a visually striking way