There has been a serious shortage of nurses for many years.

This has led to a serious shortage of proper housing.

In recent weeks the country has suffered serious shortages of electricity.

There is going to be a serious shortage of food all over the world during the next year.

But there is a more serious shortage in the wine world, one that doesn't ever seem to go away.

Third, there was a serious shortage of services in urban areas.

"Drug stocks are running out, and there is a serious shortage of health workers."

But something else has lingered too - a serious shortage of money.

The most serious shortages will probably be this summer or next.

The flip side, however, was a serious shortage of male role models.