AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCardiovascular Health: A new JAMA study reports the number of adults with elevated LDL has surged from 2.5 billion (1990) to 4.6 billion (2023), with 6% of global deaths attributable to high LDL—while age-adjusted deaths fell, the burden is shifting toward more middle-income countries. Local Mobility & Public Health: Slovenia’s Krško will get a new pedestrian and cyclist bridge under an EU-funded project (€6.52m total, €2.72m ERDF) to improve safe daily travel, cut car reliance, and support healthier low-carbon transport. Climate & Health Risk: July 2026 tied July 2024 as the hottest month on record, raising concerns for heat-related health impacts across Europe. Vaccines Policy: Doctors and lawmakers condemned a Trump order that would change childhood vaccine recommendations, including splitting MMR into separate shots and spacing visits—warning it could increase costs and add barriers for families. Wellbeing & Ageing Travel: A study ranking “golden gap year” destinations names Japan top for older travelers, citing senior-friendly access, walkability, healthcare, and safety.
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