Addressing threats to future global health-what is the right timeframe?

Applying population ethics to future health raises complex questions about how far into the future concerns should extend beyond the 21st century.

• Why it matters: Decisions today impact both current and future human health, and understanding how to balance these interests is crucial for sustainable and ethical policy-making.
• What they did: The review analyzes insights from population ethics to determine appropriate timeframes for considering future populations' wellbeing, highlighting the complexity of these ethical considerations.
• The result: Findings suggest that extending concern beyond the 21st century involves nuanced ethical trade-offs, emphasizing the need for careful balancing of present and future health interests.