AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSecond-hand smoke: A Lancet study estimates 2.7 billion people worldwide are exposed to second-hand smoke, driving about 1.66 million premature deaths in 2023, including major harm to children. Air quality & climate: The WMO warns wildfire smoke and heat-driven ozone are worsening air quality and public health risks, linking climate and pollution as one problem. Extreme heat in Europe: New UK research maps cities most vulnerable to extreme heat, while London’s “heat ready” push highlights how heat strains hospitals, schools, and vulnerable residents. Cardiac care: An ESC conference report says nurse-coordinated collaborative care for heart failure increased days alive out of hospital and cut deaths at two years. Women’s health at work: World Menopause & Work Day spotlights symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and sleep disruption and calls for better employer support. Nutrition in pregnancy: A study following children to age four links higher maternal fruit/veg intake with lower overweight/obesity risk, while commercial fruit juices may raise risk. Health policy & access: Coverage also flags staffing and consultant shortages affecting care delivery, alongside debates on mental health investment and workplace stress.
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