AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCognitive Health in Uruguay & Region: A two-year coach-led lifestyle trial across 11 Latin American countries (including Uruguay) found older adults at risk of dementia improved more with structured support than with a flexible self-guided plan, with the structured group showing about 55% greater cognitive gains. Tobacco Prevention: A new multi-country study reports adults who smoke still lack key knowledge about cardiovascular harms and secondhand smoke risks, pointing to a gap in long-running public health messaging. Primary Care Partnership: The Bahamas joined PAHO’s Alliance for Primary Health Care in the Americas, aiming to strengthen primary care through coordinated investment and technical cooperation—an example Uruguay health leaders may watch for regional models. Uruguay in Sports Leadership: Diego Forlán returns to Uruguay’s national setup as head coach for both the senior team and the Under-20s. Uruguay in Film (Health-adjacent): Locarno Pro’s First Look highlights an Uruguay project about a veterinarian drawn into illegal animal breeding and pharmaceutical trafficking, set against the 2002 crisis.
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