1 in 5 men will not reach the age of 50 in the Americas, due to issues relating to toxic masculinity
A new report from PAHO also reveals that men live almost 6 years less than women, and proposes nine recommendations to improve their health outcomes
Washington, DC, 18 November 2019 (PAHO)—Life expectancy for men in the Region of the Americas is 5.8 years below that of women, partly because societal expectations contribute to risk-seeking…
Washington, Nov 13, 2019 (PAHO)— Dengue in the Americas has reached the highest number of cases recorded so far, with more than 2.7 million cases, including 22,127 severe cases and 1,206 deaths reported at the end of October 2019, according to a new epidemiological update from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
The largest…
The percentage of people with obesity tripled since 1975 and hunger increased 11 percent in the last four years, according to the Panorama of Food and Nutritional Security 2019
November 12, 2019, Santiago/Panama/DC - The prevalence of adult obesity in Latin America and the Caribbean has tripled since 1975, affecting one in four adults in a…
Washington DC, 8 November 2019—In Latin America and the Caribbean, between 50% and 65% of new HIV infections occur in key populations of the HIV epidemics and their sexual partners. Improving the availability and coverage of HIV/STI services for these populations requires the support of monitoring systems that are sustainable and adapt…
Washington, Nov. 6, 2019 (PAHO)– Three projects have been recognized as “Malaria Champions of the Americas” for 2019 for their work in reducing malaria cases in Brazil, Guatemala and Honduras. The awards were presented at a Malaria Day in the Americas event today by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) and its…
Trinidad and Tobago, 6 November 2019 (PAHO/WHO) – While young people (aged 10-24) account for a quarter of the population of the Caribbean, they continue to experience disproportionate barriers when it comes to accessing health information and quality services that respond to their needs.
This issue was top of the agenda at the First…
Georgetown, 6 November 2019 (PAHO/WHO) - At-risk populations throughout Guyana will be treated for lymphatic filariasis (LF) over the next month in a bid to eliminate the disease as a public health problem.
The Ministry of Public Health, Guyana, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launched the Mass Drug…
eport launched on World Cities Day offers tools for city leaders to tackle deaths through non-communicable diseases and road traffic injuries.
31 October 2019 - A new report by the World Health Organization offers guidance and tools for urban leaders to tackle some of the leading causes of death in cities.
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs…
30 October 2019, Brasilia (PAHO/WHO)—Experts, member states, vaccine manufacturers, and other international partners have gathered, in Brasilia, Brazil, to help ensure that more than 1 billion people will be protected against yellow fever by 2026. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is hosting the event which has been co-organized by World…