AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBrain Health: A study of 2,928 Spanish-speaking adults, including participants in Chile, linked speech that sounded older than a person’s actual age with dementia and older-appearing brain scans. Researchers caution the tool is not diagnostic and the findings do not show cause and effect. Light Pollution: Chile’s nationwide lighting standard takes full effect October 19, limiting light direction, colour and timing to protect human health as well as the night sky and biodiversity. Air Quality: A study using hospital records from six countries, including Chile, found that short-term exposure to fine-particle pollution was associated with higher hospitalisation risk for up to three weeks. Access to Care: A recent ruling on abortion in Chile has renewed attention to the gap between legal rights and access to care. Digital Health: A study in Chile reported surprising patient engagement with digital health tools, highlighting growing interest in how technology can support care.
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