Lancet Study Identifies 17 Catastrophic Global Health Threats

A new Lancet report by 35 experts identifies 17 interconnected catastrophic threats to global health and wellbeing through the 21st century. These include obesity, mental health, environmental change, and economic conditions. Notably, nuclear conflict and malicious AI use are highlighted as potential extinction risks, urging world leaders to take immediate, targeted action to prevent worst-case scenarios.