AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFamily Planning & Fertility: A UNFPA-commissioned report says young people still want to start families in Costa Rica, but costs, housing shortages, job insecurity, and limited childcare are delaying plans. Vaping Health Warning: CCSS data show vaping-related disorders are hitting Costa Rican teens hard (ages 10–19 drove 2,438 of 5,901 outpatient visits in 2025), even as stricter rules won’t fully take effect until August 2027. Brain Health Trial: A two-year Latin American dementia study (LatAm-FINGERS) found older adults with structured, coached lifestyle support improved cognition more than lighter-touch advice, including participants in Costa Rica. Public Health & Environment: Research flags “plastic pollution hotspots” across Latin America, warning that overwhelmed waste systems are leaking hard-to-recycle plastics with major health risks. Mesoamerican Kidney Crisis: Reporting highlights mesoamerican nephropathy as a growing Central American kidney disease linked to heat stress, dehydration, and possible agrochemical exposure, affecting people from Costa Rica to Guatemala. Local Health & Safety: Costa Rica’s green alert follows increased activity at Rincón de la Vieja, underscoring ongoing community health preparedness needs.
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