Why human health is inseparable from the health of our planet
In short: Climate and health campaigner Shweta Narayan argues that medical ethics must expand beyond the clinic. This talk explores why we cannot achieve individual wellness while the environment continues to decline.
Shweta Narayan challenges the traditional scope of the Hippocratic Oath, which centers on the doctrine of "first, do no harm." She suggests that this ancient ethical principle should evolve to address the interdependence of environmental stability and human wellbeing.
The discussion emphasizes that placing human health at the core of climate solutions is essential, as the vitality of our species is tied to the vitality of the Earth.
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