Lancet Commission Identifies 17 Catastrophic Threats to Human Health by 2100

A new analysis published in The Lancet warns that the health of future generations will be determined by 17 interconnected catastrophic threats, including disease, social and economic conditions, environmental change, technology, and conflict. Launched at the World Health Summit 2026, the Commission provides a framework for decision-makers to understand these dangers, with malicious artificial intelligence and nuclear conflict highlighted for their potential extinction risks.