Scarlett McNally: Alternative manifestos can help us plan our future

Life comes in waves. We remember the exciting events, but most of our life is routine. It’s similar with health. As a surgeon, I realise that people think of health as operations, scans, decisions, and lifesaving interventions. As a patient, I’m grateful that these amazing treatments exist. But we must think of prevention as an important part of health, since 40% of ill health is preventable and most of it relates to our environments and how we live.1Political parties publish their manifestos in the run-up to an election, but many other organisations have published their own alternative manifestos, advocating for other areas of focus. We should respect the thought that goes into each one. Every citizen should ponder carefully what they want the future to be like and whether these manifestos align with their vision—not just for themselves but for other people and the economy.Many political debates and policies are…
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