Noncommunicable diseases are the leading cause of death in the Caribbean, and mental health concerns - like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse - are becoming more common but are overlooked or shamed.

Communicable diseases continue to burden the Caribbean because of climate change, stigma, misinformation, and lack of equitable access to safe water and sanitation.

90% of road traffic deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, and road traffic injuries are the #1 cause of death for people aged 15-29 years.

Violence is a global public health crisis, with alarming rates of serious injury and death against women and children in the Caribbean and the Americas region.

The Caribbean has major health systems issues, including high chronic disease outcomes, "brain drain" in health workers, underfunding, and strained health infrastructure.