People in Latin America and the Caribbean have been getting fewer vaccines lately. This is a big problem. It is not just about one thing. Many factors are at play. Politics, culture, and money all have a role. The COVID-19 pandemic made things worse. It spread false information. It also made people more divided. Some people started to believe crazy ideas. All of this...
In eight Latin American countries, a significant gap exists between recommended diets and actual eating habits. A recent investigation focused on urban areas in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The goal was to see how well people followed the EAT-Lancet diet and how this affected their intake of essential nutrients. The EA...
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has laid out some rules on how to handle violence against women. The idea is to see if these rules can be taught to health students in Latin American universities. This means figuring out what might stop or help this from happening. The first step is to look at the current situation. Many health students in Latin Americ...
The healthcare industry is a hotspot for workplace violence. It is a serious issue that affects half to three-fifths of healthcare workers. This violence is not just a physical threat. It also takes a toll on the mental health of workers. It can lead to decreased job satisfaction and lower quality of care. The economic burden on healthcare systems is also significant...
Latin America is a vibrant mix of cultures, but it faces big problems. Political ups and downs and money troubles make it hard to have good healthcare for everyone. This is especially true when it comes to fighting cancer. Money issues in healthcare make it tough to do good research and provide top-notch care. Cancer research in Latin America often hits roadblocks. ...
Parkinson's disease is a tricky condition. It is influenced by a mix of genes, environment, and lifestyle. Roughly 30% of the risk comes from genes. However, a lot of the genetic puzzle is still missing. This is partly because most studies focus on European ancestry. Latin America offers a chance to fill in some of these gaps. Researchers decided to look into g...
Mexico is now a key player in the U. S. 's strategy to manage immigration and crime. The U. S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem traveled to Mexico to wrap up a tour of Latin America. This trip was all about talking shop on immigration, crime, and deportation. She had already stopped in El Salvador and Colombia. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in ...
Latin America is facing a significant challenge in the fight against HIV. The number of new HIV infections has increased by 9% from 2010 to 2023. This is a worrying trend, but there are tools available to combat it. One of these tools is Pre-exposure Prophylaxis, or PrEP. PrEP is a biomedical intervention that can prevent HIV transmission. Several antiretroviral...
There are eight dangerous criminal groups in Latin America that have been labeled as terrorist organizations by the United States. These groups are known for their involvement in drug trafficking, migrant smuggling, and violence. The U. S. government has taken a strong stance against these groups, designating them as terrorist organizations. This designation is typic...
In a surprising twist, two South American countries, Brazil and Argentina, might see some benefits from the recent trade tensions between the U. S. and other nations. The U. S. has been imposing tariffs on various countries, including China, Canada, and Mexico. This move could potentially open up new opportunities for Brazil and Argentina. The U. S. President announ...