AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHearing & Mental Health: A large 12-year study links vitamin D deficiency in adults with hearing loss to a 57% higher risk of depression, with depression rates of 10.21% vs 7.00% in those with sufficient vitamin D. Heat & Sleep: New research says hotter nights are stealing sleep worldwide, with people losing nearly 56 hours of sleep per year on average (2020–2025), and Europe’s south hit hardest—raising the stakes for sleep and recovery. Public Health Planning: WHO/Europe warns that extreme heat is already driving thousands of excess deaths and urges stronger heat-health action plans, earlier warnings, and better support for vulnerable people. Norway & War Mental Health: Norway has trained over 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers in trauma-focused mental resilience since 2022, using realistic stress simulations to build coping skills. Care Economy: UN Women calls for reforms to recognize and redistribute unpaid care work, urging investment in childcare, elder care, healthcare, and social protection. Maternal Safety (Global): A new global look at childbirth safety highlights big country gaps, with some nations reporting very low maternal death rates while others still face high risk. Injury Watch (Sports Health): Arsenal’s William Saliba reportedly played through a back fracture for months and may need surgery, potentially sidelining him for up to a year.
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