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The risk of getting sick with dengue fever is ever present in Puerto Rico and other places with hot, humid climates — but this year “cases have exceeded historical figures,” according to Puerto Rico ...
News Puerto Rico » Juancos » Health: Universal health care may drive the vote in Puerto Rico
This story was previously published in Harvard Public Health magazine, which featured independent journalism about public health challenges and solutions outside Harvard Chan School. U.S. regulations ...
News Puerto Rico » Juancos » Health: Puerto Rico declares public health emergency as dengue cases surge
Puerto Rico has declared a public health emergency due to a surging number of dengue cases. Puerto Rico Secretary of Heath Carlos Mellado said the health department has registered 549 cases of dengue ...
News Puerto Rico » Juancos » Health: Health disparities in US territories: Puerto Rico reports highest rates of poor physical health compared to 50 states
A new study found that people living in Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands reported worse overall physical health than those living in the states. McSorley and her co-author were able to ...