Public health

The Plaza Sur forest fire in San Carlos de Apoquindo, Las Condes—which began Monday, spread rapidly, and saw a hiker rescued by helicopter—has now consumed over 970 hectares. Still active under a communal yellow alert, Conaf-led efforts with aerial support and Army assistance aim for full containment, while smoke impacts Santiago's air quality, prompting health warnings.

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A study published in The Lancet shows that intimate partner violence is the fourth leading risk factor for premature death and disability among women aged 15 to 49 worldwide. It outranks many established health threats and links to more suicides than femicides. In Brazil, it ranks third, following obesity and childhood sexual violence.