Inequities in the region are evident from conception, with factors such as limited access to health care disproportionately affecting lower-income countries and vulnerable populations
The temperature recently has risen faster than in any other period on record, leading to an increase in the frequency of so-called "heat waves". These represent a serious threat to the health of the world's population.
In the last 30 years, the number of adults with diabetes has tripled in the Americas. By 2050 the cases in the region are expected to increase by 180%.
Promoting sustainable practices and awareness of the connection among human health, animal health, and the environment are crucial to mitigating losses and achieving prosperity and sustainability in the Americas.
Due to global warming, there is an increase in temperature and heat waves during the summer, rising the number of diseases associated with extreme heat.
