In a fast-changing world of diverse cultures and vastly differing resources and capacity, what is the future of health? In 20 years’ time, priorities for prevention and medical care may look very different from 2010.

C3 has developed some key themes on this issue, provoked by ‘scenario planning’ by futurists. In 2030, what health challenges – particularly around obesity and chronic diseases such as diabetes – will be faced by developed and developing countries? How can they best be planned for, starting now? How will they be dealt with by individuals, societies and governments?

C3’s aim is to provoke an online discussion – among academics, business people, insurers, patients, young people, and all those who have a stake in the future of health – focusing particularly on four deliberately contentious themes, identified by C3 as being particular touchstones for debate.