To mark Chronic Disease Day, a proclamation was presented recognizing this date and highlighting the importance of prevention, early diagnosis, and the proper management of these conditions.

Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain types of cancer, are among the leading causes of illness, which is why adopting healthy habits and getting preventive screenings can make a difference.

Let’s continue to promote education and awareness to help improve the quality of life for those living with chronic diseases.

Episode 2 of the second season of The Institute of Statistics: The Podcast is now available!

Access Episode 2 of Season 2 of “The Institute of Statistics: The Podcast.”

In this new episode, Dr. Idania Rodríguez Ayuso, Deputy Executive Director of the Institute, discusses “The Silence That Precedes Homicide,” as part of the Collective Action for Violence Prevention in Puerto Rico Symposium.

In the second half of 2024, 2,149 domestic violence cases were evaluated in Puerto Rico. The statistic is devastating: 1 in 4 complainants faces an imminent risk of death. Risk assessment is not just a protocol; it is the bridge between a complaint and a protected life. Identifying lethality before it occurs is our collective mission.

Access the episode at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7dsIhnifgP6LiD4ImNVG4t.

Dr. Idania R. Rodriguez Ayuso, Executive Deputy Director of the Puerto Rico Institute of Statistics, delivered the inaugural presentation at the Puerto Rico Interoperability & Digital Health Summit 2026.

This important event was organized by the Puerto Rico Primary Healthcare Association. Dr. Rodriguez presented on "Building a Data Driven Health System for Puerto Rico."

The event was attended by staff from Puerto Rico's 330 Centers, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and federal government personnel.