AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChild Safety Online: Australia’s child social media ban and penalties for platforms are being watched closely as other countries consider similar moves, keeping the focus on how digital rules affect young people’s health and wellbeing. Cardiovascular Risk: A new JAMA study estimates high LDL (“bad”) cholesterol caused 3.6 million deaths worldwide in 2023, with one-third of the global burden in India and China—an urgent reminder that prevention and treatment still matter. Viral Hepatitis in Europe: Eurostat reports viral hepatitis deaths in the EU fell to 3,172 in 2023 (the lowest since 2011), yet rates remain high in some places; Slovenia is among the lowest at 0.13 deaths per 100,000. Workplace Health: Germany’s tightening sick-note rules may miss the real causes of absenteeism, with researchers pointing to mental health strain and tough conditions in healthcare and education. Slovenia HealthTech: Ljubljana genomics lab GenePlanet secured strategic investment from Lauxera Capital Partners to expand clinical, research and preventive genetic testing. Public Health & Water: Slovenia’s environment minister Polona Rifelj says a faster decision is needed in a major “C0 canal” legal case, stressing protection of people’s health and clean drinking water.
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