Social and Health Profile of Schoolchildren

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03 June 2026

Institute Presents Social and Health Profile of Schoolchildren

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.

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46th Annual RCM Research and Education Forum

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

Collaboration Agreement with the American Red Cross Puerto Rico Chapter

We are thrilled and excited about the signing of the collaboration agreement between the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics and the American Red Cross Puerto Rico Chapter! This partnership will provide us with access to valuable information that will further strengthen our planning and decision-making processes during disasters and emergencies.

Representing the Institute were Executive Director Dr. Orville Disdier and Deputy Executive Director Dr. Idania Rodríguez. Representing the American Red Cross Puerto Rico Chapter were Regional Executive Lee Vanessa Feliciano and Regional Disaster Officer Joseph Guzmán.

New article "Extreme Weather Events and Pandemic Threats"

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.