AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCardiovascular Health: A new global study in JAMA reports high LDL (“bad”) cholesterol caused 3.6 million deaths in 2023 and 90.7 million years of healthy life lost, with about one-third of the burden concentrated in India and China—driven by population growth and ageing even as age-adjusted rates fall. Public Health (EU): Eurostat data show viral hepatitis deaths in the EU dropped to 3,172 in 2023, the lowest since 2011, down 9.3% from 2022; men account for 58.3% of deaths, and Slovenia’s rate is among the lowest (0.13 per 100,000). Work & Mental Health: Germany’s tightening sick-note rules may miss the root causes of absenteeism, with researchers pointing to mental health strain and worsening conditions in healthcare and education, where sick days are highest. Local HealthTech & Diagnostics: Ljubljana’s GenePlanet secured strategic investment from Lauxera Capital Partners to expand clinical, research and preventive genetic testing across more than 50 markets. Health & Environment (Slovenia): Environment Minister Polona Rifelj says she will push to withdraw authorization and speed up a Supreme Court process tied to the C0 canal case, stressing protection of people’s health and clean drinking water.
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