AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCardiovascular Health: A new global study in JAMA finds the number of adults with elevated LDL has jumped from 2.5 billion (1990) to 4.6 billion (2023), with 6% of deaths linked to high LDL—while age-adjusted risks fell, the burden is shifting toward more middle-income countries. Heat & Public Health: Heatwaves are also hitting daily life and health risk across Europe, with cruise and travel guidance urging people to avoid peak sun, stay hydrated, and take extra care for older adults and those with heart or lung conditions. Nutrition & Food Security: EU forecasts report heat stress and dry weather have reduced winter and summer crop yields, including wheat and maize—an indirect health concern as food availability and prices can be affected. Medication Safety: A European pharmacy student summer program (EPSA) in Moldova focused on the pharmacist’s expanding role in medication safety and responsible use of medicines. Local Health Context (Slovenia): Slovenia’s Krško nuclear plant reportedly cut power due to high river temperatures, a reminder that climate-driven water stress can ripple into energy reliability and health services.
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