AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMental Health & Horses: Horses for Mental Health says its fifth annual May campaign raised $960,394 for equine-assisted mental health and personal growth programs, reaching 130 organizations across 36 U.S. states and six countries (including Costa Rica). Infectious Disease Alert: New World screwworm has been detected again in the U.S. (Texas and New Mexico), with reporting noting it can infect people and pets via wounds or body openings—raising concerns for travelers and outdoor workers. Public Health Risk Link: Coverage ties screwworm’s return to illegal cattle trafficking and warns that smuggled livestock can spread the parasite northward. Costa Rica Health Research: Separate reporting highlights Costa Rica studies finding microplastics in beaches, fish, livestock, and poultry, adding to growing local concerns about exposure through the food chain. Health Policy & Prevention: A report on hypertension control points to Costa Rica among the few countries with strong results, alongside lessons from South Korea on improving blood pressure outcomes.
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