Dr. Idania R. Rodríguez Ayuso, deputy director of the Institute of Statistics, together with Norberto Toledo, presented at the 46th Annual Research and Education Forum of the Medical Sciences Campus the most important results of the Risk Assessment Sheet study.

Among the results, it stands out that 1 in 4 women victims of domestic violence has a severe or extreme level of danger of being a victim of femicide.

The regions with the highest prevalence and relative risks due to risk factors for domestic violence were also presented.

You can access the presentation here: From Data to Action - The Role of the Risk Assessment Sheet in Women's Health and Safety in the Face of Gender-based Violence

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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.

Dr. Orville M. Disdier, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics, was the keynote speaker at the Ana G. Méndez University Research Meeting.

Dr. Disdier presented the Economic and Social Panorama of Puerto Rico, framed in inequality. During the presentation, the accelerated aging of the population, poverty and the geographical disparities faced by Puerto Rico were explored in depth.

The presentation also highlighted the enormous influence that education has in reducing inequality gaps.

Access a copy of the presentation: Inequality in Puerto Rico - Contemporary Economic and Social Overview