Climate, AI Health Chatbots, and the Economic Cost of Illness and Caregiving

In this episode, Dr. Chi-Ming Chow discusses the triple planetary crisis, Earth system boundaries, and the unequal health impacts of climate change, along with policy challenges, data gaps, and the role of health impact assessments in climate planning. He then examines the growing use of AI chatbots for health information, focusing on reliability, privacy concerns, and when to seek professional care. The episode also covers a Deloitte Canada report on the economic cost of illness and caregiving, including the prevention gap, lost labor income, caregiver strain, and the need for stronger systemic support.