AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoYouth Vaping Alarm: Ahead of World No Tobacco Day, a Caribbean youth advocate warns that vapes are being marketed to teens as “harmless” and “stress relieving,” with flavours like cherry and bubble gum masking the risks of nicotine addiction and harm to mental health, learning, and long-term development. Local Health & Safety: In Marabella, a 70-year-old man’s body was recovered from a concrete drain after family members reported he was missing, with police investigating the circumstances. Transport & Injury Risk: A serious crash in Benguet (reported in regional coverage) left dozens injured after buses collided on a highway, highlighting how quickly emergencies can overwhelm medical services. Community Health Link: CARDI and partners marked a successful black-eyed peas pilot in Trinidad, pointing to food security gains that can support school feeding and healthier diets. Public Health Systems: A call for stronger veterinary public health programmes is raised amid zoonotic disease concerns across the Caribbean, including outbreaks linked to flooding and travel.
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