AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCardiovascular Risk: A new JAMA study estimates high LDL (“bad” cholesterol) caused 3.6 million deaths worldwide in 2023 (6% of all deaths) and 90.7 million years of healthy life lost, with one-third of the burden concentrated in India and China. Public Health in Europe: Eurostat reports viral hepatitis deaths in the EU fell to 3,172 in 2023, the lowest since 2011, but Latvia still has the highest per-capita rate; Slovenia’s rate is among the lowest. Workplace Health: Reuters says Germany’s push to tighten sick-leave rules may be treating symptoms, not the disease, pointing to mental strain and worsening conditions in healthcare and education. Slovenian HealthTech: Ljubljana genomics firm GenePlanet secured strategic investment from Lauxera Capital Partners to expand clinical and preventive genetic testing across 50+ markets. Healthcare Policy & Water: Environment minister Polona Rifelj says she will propose withdrawing authorization and ending a Supreme Court procedure in the “C0 canal” case, arguing health and clean drinking water must come first. Heat & Child Safety: Save the Children warns two-thirds of children in Western Europe were exposed to extreme heatwaves in early 2026, raising urgent concerns for vulnerable groups. Climate Pressure: A Palgrave study finds climate change is now the top environmental concern for 30% of Europeans (up from 15% a decade earlier), though willingness to act varies widely by country.
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