A new study has been added to our Library.
The article “Extreme Weather Events and Pandemic Threats: Analyzing the Health Impacts of Multiple Disaster Events in Puerto Rico” has been added to our Virtual Library of Scientific Articles.
Access the article via the following link: https://www.estadisticas.pr.gov/en-us/productos/extreme-weather-events-and-pandemic-threats-analyzing-the-health-impacts-of-multiple-disaster-events-in-puerto-rico.
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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health. BRFSS Prevalance and Trends Data [online]. 2025. [accessed Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:40:15 GMT].
URL: https://www.cdc.gov/brfss/brfssprevalence.
Graphic: Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics.
Note: Adults 18 years of age or older.
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Today, March 4th, World Obesity Day, is an opportunity to reflect on a public health challenge that continues to grow in many parts of the world, including Puerto Rico.
According to data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), the prevalence of obesity in Puerto Rico shows an upward trend over the last decade among adults aged 18 and over, going from 26.3% in 2011 to 36.2% in 2024.
The Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics promotes access to information that allows us to better understand the challenges we face as a society and to support informed decision-making.
On World Obesity Day, we're sharing this graphic to promote informed conversation and analysis of available data.
Learn more about this day at: https://www.worldobesityday.org
Dr. Orville M. Disdier, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics, was a keynote speaker at the First Puerto Rican Summit on School Health Promotion. During his presentation, he provided an update on the social and health profile of schoolchildren in Puerto Rico, highlighting the impact of social determinants on inequalities.
Dr. Disdier explained that Puerto Rico is facing a school enrollment crisis linked to demographic changes, as well as significant socioeconomic vulnerability, evidenced by more than 50% of minors living below the poverty level. However, he emphasized that despite high income inequality and various health challenges, education remains the primary driver of social mobility and an essential path to economic advancement.
Access a copy of the presentation at: The Social and Health Profile of Schoolchildren in Puerto Rico.
Dr. Orville M. Disdier, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics, was one of the speakers at the tenth conference on “Comprehensive Care for Chronic Diseases: From Plan to Action, Strategies for a Healthy Puerto Rico”.
In his presentation entitled “Data Communication and Dissemination Strategies”, Disdier emphasized the need for accurate and timely data to transform uncertainty into effective public policies.
Access a copy of the presentation at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s4kTRG7sKeevD4U-CV8w0_MYBdMsqumf.
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