AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFarmers’ Mental Health: A report links greater glyphosate exposure among Brazilian farmers with more depressive symptoms, adding to concerns about pesticide-related health risks across the region. Cancer Prevention: Early-onset cancer rates are rising in several countries, including parts of Latin America, though researchers say the causes remain unclear. Child Well-Being: More than 557,000 minors in Costa Rica live in poverty, highlighting a major social challenge with health implications. Emergency Care: The Costa Rican Red Cross is weighing overnight-shift cuts at 20 branches, raising concerns about access to emergency response. Healthy Aging: PAHO says the Americas have made progress on healthy ageing, but long-term care and funding gaps persist; Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula is among the world’s recognized longevity zones. Local Prevention: A University of Costa Rica student has developed an eco-friendly tablet disinfectant.
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