What is the difference between an issue and a problem?

Answer 1

the difference is a problem can be solve while an issue will continue to become an issue when answered.. Oscar :-)

an issue is something that takes more time to fix, but is really just an annoyance because you know a solution as soon as you find the issue. A problem is when you uncover a potential issue, and you don't know how to fix it.

A problem is something that has a clear answer. A issue is something that causes debate and divides people. Example: They are similar because both problems and issues cause debate, concern, and conflict. Some issues can be broken into smaller problems that can be solved by asking questions that can be answered easily. Problems typically can be solved by asking, how can something be solved. If it can be answered then the problem is solved. If the problem cannot be answered easily and people are divided over the problem then it becomes an issue .

A good example of a problem is that people who drive drunk cause accidents.

An example of an issue is lowering the drinking age to 18. This cannot be solved with an easy answer. Is a teenager as responsible or mature as an adult? Some will argue they are and others will argue they are not. Should a law be passed that allows 18 year old kids the right to hang out in bars with people twice or triple their age? Is this a safe situation that should be allowed? None of these questions are easy to answer, the issue needs to be narrowed down so that each specific question can be answered, discussed, and made manageable.

A health problem might be an illness; a health issue might be something like banning tobacco or shutting down factories that pollute the air.

Answer 2

The difference between an issue and a problem is the solution. An issue generally has a solution that is easy to find and the issue is then corrected. A problem requires more attention in order to find the solution.