The National Institute of Public Health (INSP) of the Ministry of Health held the ‘SALURBAL-Climate Mexico’ seminar to strengthen research, decision-making, and community action in response to the health impacts of climate change.
At this meeting, findings were presented on how extreme heat disproportionately affects the urban population. Extreme temperatures are one of the leading causes of climate-related mortality. The INSP’s Health Damage Surveillance System due to Extreme Natural Temperatures in Mexico has implemented annual monitoring to address the health effects of climate change. The system generates weekly reports on heat-related health impacts, including heat stroke, sunburn, and dehydration, as well as hypothermia in low-temperature conditions.
The ‘SALURBAL-Climate Mexico’ seminar contributes to the development of an interdisciplinary community of research, policy, and practice that generates evidence to design public policies and community actions to mitigate the effects of climate change on health. SALURBAL-Climate is positioned as a key platform for advancing toward healthier, more resilient, and equitable cities.
This international effort integrates researchers from eight countries in Latin America and the United States, and is organized around four axes: generation of sociodemographic health and climate data on 400 Latin American cities; evaluation of the health impact of climate change mitigation and adaptation policies; capacity building in research and public policy; and promoting changes through collaboration with communities and decision-makers.
Returning Science to Those Who Made It Possible: A Strategy to Communicate the Results of the ULACNet 201 Clinical Trial
Clinical trials depend on the trust, time, and commitment of their participants. Yet in many studies, those who contribute their time and biological samples rarely receive clear explanations about the results once the research is complete. Recognizing this, the INSP research team is developing a specific strategy to communicate the results of the ULACNet 201 study to participants in a clear, accessible, and meaningful way. The study, conducted in Brazil, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, evaluated the effectiveness of HPV vaccination in men living with HIV to prevent persistent oral HPV infection and reduce the risk of virus-associated oropharyngeal cancer. The Mexican component (INSP) enrolled 433 of the 700 total participants.
The communication strategy includes: a plain-language summary of results, an explanatory video distributed via WhatsApp and social media, a dedicated microsite hosted on the INSP server, and science communication materials targeting the general public — including infographics, popular science articles, and open seminars. All materials must receive approval from the INSP’s Institutional Ethics Committee before distribution.
FUENTE: gob.mx
FUENTE: National Cancer Institute, Division of Cancer Prevention
