AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth Diplomacy: Taiwan-backed i-Screen wound-management tools and 30 tablets were handed to Saint Lucia’s health ministry to support screening and care for diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. Elder Care: Reported elder-abuse cases in Taiwan rose 32% in three years, reaching 26,684 last year—faster than the growth of the older population, an editorial warns. Sleep and Metabolism: A study of Taiwanese adults found a U-shaped link between sleep duration and abdominal obesity, suggesting both short and long sleep may warrant attention. Safe Treatment: Medical associations oppose using propofol to treat insomnia, underscoring concerns about using the anesthetic outside appropriate medical settings. Vaccination: Taiwan’s CDC says a health-token initiative helped increase vaccination uptake.
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