The Lancet Voice
The Lancet Voice is a fortnightly podcast from the Lancet family of journals. Lancet editors and their guests unravel the stories behind the best global health, policy and clinical research of the day―and what it means for people around the world.
Podcasting since 2020 • 135 episodes
The Lancet Voice
Latest Episodes
Health metrics, life expectancy, and obesity in the US
The last Lancet Voice of the year delves into the latest findings from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) from our recently released US Special Issue. Ali Mokdad and Emmanuela Gakidou join Miriam Sabin and Gavin Cleaver to e...
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39:47
20mph speed limits and public health in Wales
In September 2023, Wales passed legislation making the maximum speed limit 20mph in built-up areas. How are speed limits linked to public health? How can researchers engage with governments to enact public health research? And how do you deal w...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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34:53
Reducing health inequities across NYC
What is the impact of systemic racism on public health in New York City? How can we leverage government to meet ambitious goals for improving life expectancy?Prof. Michelle Morse, the interim Health Commissioner of the Department of Hea...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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22:28
Reducing premature deaths, the limits of human longevity, and healthy cities
Gavin, Richard, and Jessamy get into the studio for another bonus episode looking at the launch of the Global Health 2050 report at the World Health Summit in Berlin, a report which shows a path to cutting premature mortality by 50% by 2050. Al...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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42:55