9 - 'How Not To Die (Too Soon)' with Prof. Devi Sridhar

About this episode

The episode discusses various public health issues and challenges, including the impact of ultra-processed foods and the wellness industry's influence.

The conversation covers a range of topics related to public health, global health challenges, the impact of ultra-processed foods and microplastics, the wellness industry, access to clean water, barriers to implementing health knowledge, blue zones and community health, and challenges in healthcare and prevention. Takeaways Public health is about looking after the health of the population The wellness industry has been hijacked by social media influencers and luxury products Chapters 00:00 Challenges in Healthcare and Prevention

People in this episode

Host: Lois King

Guest: Prof. Devi Sridhar

Topics covered

• public health
• global health challenges
• ultra-processed foods
• microplastics
• wellness industry
• access to clean water
• community health

Keywords

• public health
• global health
• wellness industry
• microplastics
• healthcare challenges
• community health
• clean water

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