Longevity
Ethics of Healthy Longevity
As global populations age, the field of healthy longevity is expanding rapidly—driven by advances in precision medicine and growing interest from the private sector. From supplements and wellness retreats to specialised clinics and diagnostics, longevity-inspired products and services are flooding the market. Yet, many of these offerings lack robust clinical validation, raising ethical concerns about how they are marketed and accessed.
Why Ethics Matters
Healthy longevity promises not just longer life, but better quality of life. However, without proper oversight, this emerging field risks:
- Exploitation of consumer trust
- Inequitable access to interventions
- Social and psychological harm
- Undermining public confidence in science and medicine
CENTRES is committed to addressing these challenges through rigorous ethical analysis and stakeholder engagement.
Our Research Focus
Our work explores:
- Public attitudes and trust in emerging interventions
- Socio-political and economic implications of life-extension technologies
- Policy frameworks for equitable access and responsible innovation
What’s Next
CENTRES is collaborating with researchers, ethicists, and policymakers to:
- Develop ethical guidelines for longevity-related products and services
- Inform regulatory and public health strategies
- Shape the emerging field of Healthy Longevity Ethics (HLE) as a recognised domain within bioethics
Publications
Coming soon!