AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDementia Care Trial (LatAm-FINGERS): A two-year randomized study in 11 Latin American countries found structured, hands-on coaching improved cognition 55% more than general health advice—both groups got lifestyle support, but the more closely supervised program performed better. Aging & Social Support in Bogotá: Colombia’s capital is trying to adapt to rapid population aging as homelessness among older adults rises, with officials pushing tighter links between health and social care. Caribbean Health Summit: A new one-day CariHealth 2026 summit in Miami (Sept. 17) will focus on Caribbean health system delivery, investment, and reform, aiming for more resilient, accessible, climate-ready care. Dengue Watch (Florida, with regional relevance): Florida mosquito-control agencies are ramping up surveillance and spraying as locally acquired dengue cases climb, underscoring ongoing mosquito-borne risk across the region. Public Health & Tobacco Smoke: A Lancet Public Health analysis reports 2.71 billion people worldwide still exposed to second-hand smoke in 2023, with 1.6 million deaths linked to passive smoking. Cuba Health Strain Claim: Cuba’s foreign minister again blamed the U.S. blockade for worsening health outcomes, citing impacts on infant mortality and access to hospital supplies.
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