PROPOSED REGULATIONS UNDER REVIEW IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PUBLIC POLICY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF PUERTO RICO FOR CITIZEN COMMENTS

Pursuant to the powers and authorities granted by the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics Act, Act No. 209 of August 28, 2003, as amended, and the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act of the Government of Puerto Rico, Act No. 38 of June 30, 2017, as amended, the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics proposes to amend the Regulation on Information Requirement Orders of the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics and the Regulation of the Statistical Coordination Committee.

The Regulation on Information Requirement Orders of the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics establishes the regulatory framework and procedures for the Institute to request information from public and private entities, ensuring the quality, transparency, and accessibility of Puerto Rico’s statistical data. It also defines the duties of the parties, secure digital delivery methods, due process for objecting to orders, and applicable administrative penalties in cases of noncompliance. You can access the proposed regulation here: Regulation on Information Requirement Orders of the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics.

The Regulation of the Statistical Coordination Committee (CCE) governs the operation of the CCE, establishing the procedures for the appointment of its members, their technical duties, and the rules for the creation of specialized working groups. It defines the responsibilities of government agency heads to ensure the flow of data and establishes administrative penalties for noncompliance, promoting transparency and quality in Puerto Rico’s statistical system. You can access the proposed regulation here: Regulation of the Statistical Coordination Committee.

During the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society (ENDO 2026) held in Chicago, Natalia Vázquez-Colón, representing the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics, presented original research on the incidence of type 1 diabetes in adolescents aged 15 to 19 in Puerto Rico.

The results showed an upward trend in incidence during the 2009–2024 period. The analysis identified a significant average annual growth of 4.1%.

The research was conducted through a collaboration between the Institute of Statistics and the Pediatric Diabetes Foundation.  Participation in ENDO 2026 allowed for sharing scientific evidence generated in Puerto Rico with a highly prestigious national and international audience of researchers, academics, and clinicians.

Access a copy of the presentation at: Trends in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Among Individuals Aged 15-19 Years in Puerto Rico.

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