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There's a dengue health emergency in Puerto Rico. What to know …

(8 days ago) WEBLuis Robayo/AFP via Getty Images. Puerto Rico has issued a public health emergency after recording an unusually rapid rise in dengue cases over the first few months of this year. It's the latest

https://www.npr.org/2024/03/27/1241210938/dengue-puerto-rico-public-health-emergency-facts-disease

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Why Puerto Rico's failing health care system is driving health

(3 days ago) WEBThe investigation found that Puerto Rico had more than 35,400 deaths last year — nearly 3,300 more than researchers would typically expect based on historic trends. The U.S. territory is home to

https://www.wlrn.org/health/2023-12-04/puerto-rico-mortality-rate-healthcare-system

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Health care system "collapse": Doctors, experts sound …

(9 days ago) WEBPuerto Rico's health care system still feeling the impact after Hurricane Maria 07:30. In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, which hit in 2017, Puerto Rico's public health care system was flooded

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/puerto-rico-health-care-system-collapse/

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Health Disparities Research Framework Adaptation to Reflect …

(3 days ago) WEBPuerto Rico’s health disparities are rooted in historical, cultural, political and economic factors that have an impact on biology, interpersonal and environmental aspects. Torruella J.R. Outstanding Constitutional and International Law Issues Raised by the United States-Puerto Rico Relationship. Minn. Law Rev. 2016; 15:79–102.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7698747/

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Health conditions and lifestyle risk factors of adults living in Puerto

(3 days ago) WEBDespite the collapsing health care system in Puerto Rico that has left the island with low availability and quality of services [34, 35], 76% of adults still seek yearly checkups and 70% have a personal health care provider to manage their health . Our study shows that participants sought – and trusted – health information from a physician

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5898045/

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Puerto Rico Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

(4 days ago) WEBInstitute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. Hans Rosling Center for Population Health. 3980 15th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98195. UW Campus Box #351615.

https://www.healthdata.org/research-analysis/health-by-location/profiles/puerto-rico

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Chronic Diseases and Risk Factors Among Adults in Puerto Rico …

(8 days ago) WEBKey Points. Question What was the prevalence of chronic diseases and their associated risk factors among adults living in Puerto Rico before and after Hurricane Maria?. Findings This cross-sectional study using data from 825 participants in 2 studies conducted in 2015 and 2019 found statistically significantly higher prevalence of …

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2787979

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How Is Colonialism a Sociostructural Determinant of Health in …

(5 days ago) WEBPuerto Rico has been experiencing a public health crisis since the 1990s, driven by limited resource allocation for preventive health care for residents of Puerto Rico, austerity policies in response to a massive debt crisis, and primary care privatization. 1,2,3 Compared to other jurisdictions in the United States, Puerto Rico has worse health

https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/how-colonialism-sociostructural-determinant-health-puerto-rico/2022-04

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Puerto Rico - Country Profile Health in the Americas

(6 days ago) WEBIn 2020, Puerto Rico ranked 13th in the Region of the Americas in terms of the number of deaths from COVID-19, and 11th in 2022, with a cumulative 1555.5 deaths per million population for the two years (Figure 3). As of 31 December 2021, at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine had been given to 96% of the country's population.

https://hia.paho.org/en/countries-2022/puerto-rico-country-profile

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Health and Social Services in Puerto Rico Before and After …

(3 days ago) WEBAbstract. “In September 2017, Puerto Rico was struck by two major hurricanes—Irma and Maria—that intensified existing challenges in Puerto Rico's health and social services infrastructure. In the aftermath, the government of Puerto Rico created a long-term recovery plan built on an evidence-based assessment of the damage from …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8383835/

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Puerto Rico Risks Health Care, Fiscal Crisis Without Medicaid Fix …

(2 days ago) WEBA large decrease in Medicaid funding, as would occur if the CMS interpretation is overturned and adequate resources are not added, would be a massive shock to Puerto Rico’s health care system. Because the CMS interpretation provides permanent ongoing allotments well above the original statutory level, Puerto Rico no …

https://www.cbpp.org/blog/puerto-rico-risks-health-care-fiscal-crisis-without-medicaid-fix-this-winter

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Public Health in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria KFF

(7 days ago) WEBPublic Health in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. On September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico. A “Category 4” storm when it hit the island, 1 Maria was the strongest

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/public-health-in-puerto-rico-after-hurricane-maria/

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Puerto Rico experts worry about long-term health issues as next

(8 days ago) WEBThe risk of heart disease, stroke and other health problems could worsen because of the magnitude of the storm, adding to longstanding health concerns in Puerto Rico. The current struggles are wide-ranging, starting with the difficulty of everyday life as relief efforts continue, health experts say.

https://www.heart.org/en/news/2018/06/04/puerto-rico-experts-worry-about-long-term-health-issues-as-next-hurricane-season-begins

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Puerto Rico’s Invisible Health Crisis - The Atlantic

(2 days ago) WEBSeptember 3, 2016. For over 60 years, the U.S. Navy used the small island of Vieques, Puerto Rico, as a bombing range and site for military-training exercises. Then the island got sick. Thousands

https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/09/vieques-invisible-health-crisis/498428/

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More people are dying in Puerto Rico as its health-care system

(2 days ago) WEBReversing Puerto Rico’s surge in death rates, experts said, would require addressing social, economic and political problems that have undermined medical services for those who need them most.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/more-people-are-dying-in-puerto-rico-as-its-health-care-system-crumbles/ar-AA1kEQtR

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Inside Puerto Rico’s Crumbling Healthcare System - PBS

(Just Now) WEBHERNANDEZ: Puerto Rico’s health care system is pretty complicated. It depends a lot on the federal government. But when it comes to major health issues where you need hospitalization, that

https://www.pbs.org/wnet/amanpour-and-company/video/inside-puerto-ricos-crumbling-healthcare-system/

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The Challenges of Inequitable Care: A Look at Puerto Rico Versus …

(1 days ago) WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) defines a disparity as “differences in health, which are not only unnecessary and avoidable but, in addition, are considered unfair and unjust” ().This definition could not be more clearly illustrated than in the case of Puerto Rico, where the clear-cut differences in federal health care funding and resources compared with the …

https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2020.03.007

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Hurricane María and Public Health in Puerto Rico: Lessons Learned …

(3 days ago) WEBThe public health problems of Hurricane Maria continue to plague Puerto Rico’s citizens and will have long-term consequences. Conclusion: Lack of resilience in Puerto Rico’s infrastructure and government agencies rendered the island highly vulnerable to the detrimental effects of Hurricane María.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9504014/

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Puerto Rico News: Current Events & Breaking News Today

(4 days ago) WEBMarch 3. The number of short-term rentals in Puerto Rico has surged. A new report says that’s a problem. A new report says activists want stricter regulations of short-term rentals in Puerto Rico as the U.S. territory sees a growing number of displaced renters and a spike in housing costs. February 22.

https://apnews.com/hub/puerto-rico

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Puerto Rico (U.S.) - Traveler view Travelers' Health CDC

(7 days ago) WEBPuerto Rico is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/puerto-rico

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Exploring Gender and Disability: Sociodemographic Trends in …

(9 days ago) WEBObjective: Analyze the sociodemographic characteristics of the population with a disability by gender in Puerto Rico (PR) for 2016-2020. 16 % of people worldwide were living with a disability (WHO, 2022). 12% of the population of Latin America and the Caribbean lived with at least one disability (PAHO, 2012).

https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/newsroom/press-kits/2024/aapor/aapor2024-presentation-gender-disability-puerto-rico.pdf

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Puerto Rico declares state of emergency after heavy flooding

(8 days ago) WEBMay 9, 2024, 10:17 AM. 1:11. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Puerto Rico’s governor has declared a state of emergency following heavy rains, widespread flooding and landslides in the U.S. territory

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/puerto-rico-declares-state-emergency-persistent-rains-unleash-110071764

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A Puerto Rico Community Pushes for Rooftop Solar as Fossil-Fuel …

(Just Now) WEBCritics say the solar farms are using dwindling agricultural land, and a group of environmental and public health organizations including Earthjustice and the Sierra Club Puerto Rico filed a

https://insideclimatenews.org/news/10052024/puerto-rico-rooftop-solar/

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Hurricane María and Public Health in Puerto Rico: Lessons Learned …

(9 days ago) WEBInterviews. Leading public health professionals such as Dr. José Cordero, former Dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Puerto Rico, and Co-Director of the Puerto Rico Test site for Exploring Contamination Threats (PROTECT) and Center for Research on Childhood Exposure and Development Projects (CRECE), Dr. Gredia Huerta …

https://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/10.5334/aogh.3869

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Taking Care of the Puerto Rican Patient: Historical Perspectives

(3 days ago) WEBPuerto Ricans on the mainland report a lack of adequate access to health care, poorer health status, more chronic illnesses, worse psychological distress, and lower life span than other Hispanic and non-Hispanic populations in the US. 3–6 Contributory factors include higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. 7–8 Puerto Ricans …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7549386/

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Puerto Rico’s Most Scenic Trails - Men's Health

(3 days ago) WEBPuerto Rico boasts a diverse range of attractions—from lush mountains and stunning beaches to rich history and culture and a vibrant food scene. And because of its natural beauty and warm and

https://www.menshealth.com/trending-news/a60583510/puerto-ricos-most-scenic-trails/

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The giant solar storm is having measurable effects on Earth : NPR

(8 days ago) WEBShocking problems The most disruptive solar storm ever recorded came in 1859. Known as the "Carrington Event," it generated shimmering auroras that were visible as far south as Mexico and Hawaii.

https://www.npr.org/2024/05/10/1250515730/solar-storm-geomagnetic-g4

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