Lancet Commission calls for halving premature deaths worldwide by 2050 through targeted investments and tax increases.
A Lancet Commission report outlines a "50 by 50" goal to halve premature deaths worldwide by 2050. Achievable through investments in childhood immunizations, low-cost treatments, and new health technologies, the strategy focuses on 15 major health conditions. It advocates for public subsidies for essential health services and increased taxes on tobacco, unhealthy food, and fossil fuels to fund these initiatives. Success could lower the chance of dying before 70 from 31% to 15%.
October 15, 2024
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