The 2017 Report of the Lancet Countdown

Abstract

The Lancet Countdown's 2017 report tracks 40 indicators across five areas, arriving at three key conclusions: •The human symptoms of climate change are unequivocal and potentially irreversible` •The delayed response to climate change over the past 25 years has jeopardised human life and livelihoods. •The past 5 years have seen an accelerated response, and in 2017 momentum is building across a number of sectors; the direction of travel is set, with clear and unprecedented opportunities for public health.