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Global Health 2050: the path to halving premature death

Jamison DT, Summers LH, Chang AY, Karlsson O, Mao W, Norheim OF, Ogbuoji O, Schäferhoff M, Watkins D, Yamey G

Language: Spanish
References: 65
Page: 301-322
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ABSTRACT

In Global Health 2050, the Lancet Commission on Investing in Health concludes that dramatic improvements in human welfare are achievable by mid-century with focused health investments. The Global Health 2050 report sets the goal of reducing by 50% the probability of premature death, that is, dying before the age of 70, by the year 2050 compared to 2019. This goal, known as “50 by 50,” the treatment of 15 priority conditions is proposed: eight are infectious diseases and maternal conditions and seven are non-communicable diseases and injuries. These conditions should be subsidized by the governments of countries that choose to invest in these health improvements. These interventions should also reduce morbidity and disability. Furthermore, it proposes strengthening health systems through cost-effective interventions and policies such as high tobacco taxes. Finally, the report emphasizes pandemic preparedness (due to the exceptionally high risk of mortality) and comprehensive, global financial support to ensure development and universal accessibility to health services and technologies.


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