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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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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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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 …

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

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Dengue fever outbreak in Puerto Rico creates public health …

(2 days ago) WebCases of the mosquito-borne disease have exceeded historical figures in the island, said Puerto Rico's health secretary, while 3.5 million cases and over 1,000 …

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/dengue-fever-outbreak-puerto-rico-creates-public-health-emergency-rcna145470

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Puerto Rico declares epidemic after spike in dengue cases AP News

(2 days ago) WebUpdated 6:22 PM PDT, March 25, 2024. Lee esta historia en español. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s health secretary declared an epidemic on …

https://apnews.com/article/puerto-rico-dengue-public-health-emergency-dfaecf752677c736082cbb9e801457bc

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Puerto Rico declares public health emergency as dengue cases surge

(7 days ago) WebPuerto Rico has declared a public health emergency due to a surging number of dengue cases. Puerto Rico Secretary of Heath Carlos Mellado said the …

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/03/28/health/dengue-fever-puerto-rico-emergency/index.html

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Hurricane Maria leaves long-term health woes in …

(6 days ago) Web0:00. 3:06. A new study that found long-term health problems in Hurricane Maria survivors underscores the devastating health consequences of climate change on communities of color, experts say. …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/01/17/hurricane-maria-leaves-long-term-health-woes-puerto-rico-study-says/9169117002/

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Health Disparities Research Framework Adaptation to Reflect …

(3 days ago) WebIn the Puerto Rico Health Care Infrastructure Assessment: Site Visit Report from 2017 four main challenges were identified: (1) the privatization of the public health …

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

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HHS Secretary Becerra Declares Public Health Emergency for …

(5 days ago) WebStaff from HHS’ National Disaster Medical System, the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2022/09/21/hhs-secretary-becerra-declares-public-health-emergency-puerto-rico-after-hurricane-fiona.html

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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 …

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

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Study of health woes in Puerto Rico after Hurricane …

(7 days ago) WebCredit: CC0 Public Domain. A new study that found long-term health problems in Hurricane Maria survivors underscores the devastating health consequences of climate change on communities of …

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-01-health-woes-puerto-rico-hurricane.html

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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New tip sheet on health disparities in Puerto Rico

(3 days ago) WebA shared concern among public health researchers is that Puerto Rico lacks adequate long-term care options for the territory’s aging population; more than a third is 55 and older. The Claude Pepper Center at Florida State University has a list of reports and articles that address this issue. For a more nuanced look at patterns in chronic

https://healthjournalism.org/blog/2022/10/new-tip-sheet-on-health-disparities-in-puerto-rico/

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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Health conditions and lifestyle risk factors of adults living in Puerto

(6 days ago) WebPuerto Rico is experiencing an economic and healthcare crisis, yet there are scarce recent and comprehensive reports on the population’s health profile. We aimed …

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-018-5359-z

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Puerto Rico is entangled in a heated public health debate over …

(9 days ago) WebA debate over public health and personal rights intensified on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, as Puerto Rican legislators clashed with medical experts on the use of …

https://apnews.com/article/puerto-rico-masks-vaccines-debate-covid-c3eb216d6a6873a64d182df780d18139

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Public Health in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria - KFF

(5 days ago) WebWith these broader issues in mind, major public health concerns on Puerto Rico post-hurricane include the following: MORTALITY The official death toll on Puerto …

https://files.kff.org/attachment/Issue-Brief-Public-Health-in-Puerto-Rico-after-Hurricane-Maria

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A public health crisis in Puerto Rico, post-Hurricane Maria

(5 days ago) WebThe even darker side of Hurricane Maria. On Wednesday, Sept. 20, Hurricane Maria made landfall in the early morning hours near Yabucoa Harbor in …

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/health-care/public-health-hurricane-maria-puerto-rico/

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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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Dengue fever outbreak creates public health emergency in Puerto Rico …

(2 days ago) WebSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (CMC)— The health authorities in Puerto Rico have declared a public health emergency due to an increase in cases of the mosquito-borne dengue fever. According to Puerto

https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/?p=4068647

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COVID-19 Risk Perceptions and Health Behaviors in Puerto Rico

(3 days ago) WebThe purpose of this study was to explore if the risk perceptions of COVID-19 were associated with preventative health behaviors among Puerto Ricans during the …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9393442/

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Puerto Rico has declared an epidemic following a spike in dengue …

(1 days ago) WebSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's health secretary declared an epidemic on Monday following a spike in dengue cases. The U.S. territory of 3.2 million people has reported at least 549

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/health/other/puerto-rico-has-declared-an-epidemic-following-a-spike-in-dengue-cases/ar-BB1kw8xt

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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 …

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

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Exploring Gender and Disability: Sociodemographic Trends in …

(9 days ago) WebIntroduction. Objective: Analyze the sociodemographic characteristics of the population with a disability by gender in Puerto Rico (PR) for 2016-2020. 16 % of people worldwide …

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 as persistent rains …

(3 days ago) WebPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Puerto Rico has declared a state of emergency following heavy rains, widespread flooding and landslides in the U.S. territory. One person is reported missing. Gov

https://abc17news.com/ap-national/2024/05/09/puerto-rico-declares-state-of-emergency-as-persistent-rains-unleash-heavy-flooding-and-landslides/

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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