Relating to improving human health and quality of life through better living conditions and environmental changes.
From Greek eu- 'well' combined with thene meaning 'vigor' or 'flourishing,' plus -ic. The term was created in the early 20th century as eugenics was being discussed in scientific circles.
While eugenics (genetic engineering) became infamous, euthenics—improving lives through better conditions like clean water, food, and schools—represents the hopeful opposite: fixing society, not genes.
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