The phrase "address the serious problems" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when discussing the need to confront or deal with significant issues or challenges in a particular context.
Example: "The committee's main goal is to address the serious problems facing our community, including homelessness and unemployment."
Alternatives: "tackle the critical issues" or "confront the major challenges".
"We're very understanding about the desire of the tribe to address the serious problems of alcohol," Mr. Larson said.
Our current approach, focussed near-exclusively on monopoly, fails to address the serious problems posed by highly concentrated industries.
Further progress is necessary before the NLD can even regain its former position, let alone address the serious problems across Burma".
FW de Klerk – as one of the fathers of that constitution – and his foundation will continue working to protect the rights of all South Africans and address the serious problems that confront them.
Bigger picture: We would also like to see to government address the serious problems currently affecting the UK housing market, such as the lack of affordable mortgage and development finance.
The EPA said in a statement it "issued an order to the City of Flint and the State of Michigan as soon as it became apparent that the city and state were failing to address the serious problems with the Flint drinking water system".
But it would do nothing to address the serious problem of excessive equity profits and bonuses at banks.
"Symmetry Theatre Company came into being with a specific purpose: to address the serious problem of gender inequality in the casting of professional stage actors.
Her reported intentions demonstrate that the Government is more interested in concealing the appalling record of 'faith' schools manipulating their intakes than it is in addressing the serious problems this causes for parents.
What has to happen now is to focus on stabilising the NHS and addressing the serious problems facing us all – namely reducing budgets, increasing demand and increasing complexity of care.
It can most credibly start a new anti-corruption campaign by addressing the serious problems that plagued the recent elections and holding to account those who were responsible.
