Key Quotes for 2004

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There are 300 to 500 million cases of malaria each year, with at least 1 million, but some put the figure as high as 2.7 million, annual deaths. Aids is the only condition that leads to more deaths. In 2000 there were 1,129 confirmed cases in England and Wales. Alomst all were contracted abroad.
Health	The Times - 19th August 2004



Najaf is one of Iraq's biggest cities with a population of 600,000. It is a holy city in Shia Islam and a centre of pilgrimage, third after Mecca and Medina. The Imam Ali shrine is the burial place of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the 7th century founder of Shia Islam. Shia Muslims seek to be buried in the nearby cemetery, believing it to be the entry to paradise. Shia worship was severely restricted under Saddam Hussein.
Religion/Spirituality	The Times - 19th August 2004



In this year A-Level passes hit a record 171,639, with A grades representing 22.4%. The overall pass rate went up for the 22nd consecutive year to 96%.
Education	The Times - 19th August 2004



Gambling websites are being used by children as young as 11, a recent report reveals
Social Issues	Youthwork - October 2004



Parents will soon be able to track their child's whereabouts 24 hours a day. The Wherify Watch, a satelite tracking device is fastened to the wrist and can only be removed via computer. It has a built in speaker and a panic button for both children and parents that alerts local police. The satelite signal is accurate within 100 yards.
Social Issues	Youthwork - October 2004



Government statistics have shown that abortions were carried out on 181,600 UK resident women, a 3.2% rise from 2002. There was also a total of 37,043 taking place on girls aged 15 to 19.
Health	The Universe - 5th September 2004



Autism is a spectrum disorder which impairs the ability to communicate with others, or form social relationships, and sometimes leads to the development of strong obsessional interests. More than 500,000 people in the UK, including more than 100,000 children, have the condition according to the National Autistic Society. Boys are four times more likely to develop autism than girls, and autistic children are twenty times more likely to be excluded from school.
Health	The Universe - 19th September 2004



A survey in 1999 revealed 14.5 million people - 26% of the population in Britain were living in poverty. Last year 3.6 million children - 28% were living in income poverty in comparison with 1.9 million - 14% in 1979. 37.4% of children were living in a poor household last year. Last year 20% of single pensioners were poor.
Social Issues	Scottish Catholic Observer - 17th September 2004



On average, UK households waste £96 million worth of energy every week. The average household wastes an incredible £200 a year by not being energy efficient. Some 80% of the rubbish we throw away goes straight into landfills which emit CO2 and methane.
Environment	Christian Herald - 2nd October 2004



Every year an area of rainforest the size of England is destroyed. Over half the world's fish species are in danger of decline through over fishing. One third of the world's biodiversity has been lost since 1970. More than 1 billion people lack access to safe water and 2.4 billion to basic sanitation. Poor water supply and inadequate sanitation are the world's biggest killers: there are 250 million cases of water borne diseases per year, leading to 2.2 million deaths. The burning of fossil fuels gas, coal and oil contributes to global warming, which causes more floods and droughts.
Environment	Christian Herald - 2nd October 2004



Everyone knows smoking is harmful, but still around 26% of British women smoke, and some 9,000 women die each year from coronary heart disease brought on by smoking.
Health	Good News - September 2004



The Somali Democratic Republic has a population of 10.4 million people. It is made up of 85% Somali, Bantu and Arabs. Somali is the official language followed by Arabic, Italian and English. Sunni Muslim is the official language, with an industry mainly of agriculture with livestock and bananas the main export. There has not been a consistent central government since 1991.
Odd Facts	Response - October 2004



Nearly half of today's adult population is unmarried. 35% of adult church attenders are single. Only 20% of churches have any regular organised programme for singles.
Social Issues	Christian Irishman - October 2004



A survey of British people who were asked a few basic questions found around 80-85% can identify experiences of God in their lives.
Religion/Spirituality	Newfrontiers Magazine - September to Novemeber 2004



The devastating floods in Bangladesh have affected nearly 30 million people and are the worst since 1988, which left over 21 million homeless. Losses to property and infrastructure are said to be in the region of £3.9 billion. About 1.5 million people are living in 5,000 public buildings, schools and flood shelters and face acute scarcity of safe drinking water, adequate food relief and health services.
Disasters/War	Catholic South West - September 2004

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