AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUruguay Labor Update: Uruguay’s construction union Sunca and employer chambers signed a preliminary deal to cut the workweek from 44 to 40 hours, starting next year with one hour less per year and no pay loss, reaching 40 hours in 2030; the agreement still needs union approval, employer endorsement, and approval by the Labor and Social Security Ministry. Tobacco & Heart Health: A new multi-country survey finds adults who smoke often know about lung cancer but have weaker awareness of tobacco’s cardiovascular harms and secondhand smoke risks, pointing to a need for sustained public health messaging beyond cancer. Cognitive Health in Latin America: A two-year coach-led lifestyle trial across 11 Latin American countries reported about 55% greater cognitive improvement for older adults at risk of dementia versus a self-guided version. Primary Care Partnership: The Bahamas joined PAHO’s Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas, aiming to strengthen primary health systems through coordinated investment and technical cooperation. Local Environment Watch: Researchers highlight more than 100 shallow coastal lakes across southern Brazil and Uruguay as “sentinel ecosystems” under pressure from pollution and climate impacts, calling for long-term monitoring.
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