AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoChronic Disease Watch: New local health figures show obesity in French Polynesia has climbed sharply over the past decade, with adult obesity rising from 40% (2010) to 51% (2021) and nearly one in four adolescents obese by 2024; obesity-linked conditions are also worsening, including high blood pressure (35.5%), gout (14.5%) and diabetes (12.2%), while diabetes-related deaths have more than quadrupled over 20 years. Deep-Sea Governance: Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has taken Cook Islands concerns about deep-seabed mining to the International Seabed Authority assembly, opposing a U.S. company’s push for an exploration licence tied to the South Penrhyn Basin, an area surrounded by French Polynesia and other neighbors. Pacific Health Context: A global diabetes roundup highlights how fast the burden is growing worldwide, with some countries reporting very high prevalence—useful context as French Polynesia’s own diabetes and obesity trends rise. Myth Check: A fact-check article rejects claims that actress Hayden Panettiere died from a COVID-19 vaccine, saying there’s no link and no official cause of death has been announced. Local Human Interest: A Polynesian athlete story notes weightlifter Chloe Santos returning home with gold, celebrating training and community support.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.
Perspectify News
