AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCardiovascular Health: A new global analysis in JAMA finds the number of adults with elevated LDL cholesterol has jumped from 2.5 billion in 1990 to 4.6 billion in 2023, with high LDL still linked to about 6% of deaths in 2023—while LDL-related death rates have fallen, the burden is shifting toward more middle-income countries. Heat & Water Stress: Romania is allowing its grid operator Transelectrica to curb industrial electricity use and even pause exports as drought and a heatwave strain generation, with Slovenia’s Krško nuclear plant also reported to have cut output due to high river temperatures. Public Health in Extreme Heat: European heatwaves are hitting both winter and summer crops, with EU yield forecasts revised down for cereals and major summer crops, raising concerns for food supply and nutrition. Slovenia & Health Workforce: Slovenia-linked pharmacy education news highlights the EPSA Summer University theme on medication safety and responsible use, reflecting a broader push to expand pharmacists’ roles beyond dispensing. Local Health Context: A Slovenian police report on a high-profile traffic accident involving President Nataša Pirc Musar adds to ongoing questions about transparency around injuries and investigations.
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