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Truth-telling and "utility" (greatest good for greatest number) are 2 basic principles in healthcare ethics that may come into conflict. For example:

17% of adults are salt-sensitive (more salt => higher blood pressure). 83% can eat as much salt as they like.
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The above figure comes from this peer-reviewed paper.
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

Now, let's consider how truth-telling and utility come into conflict...
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The dilemma for public health is this: If we tell EVERYONE to reduce their salt intake, this will help the 17% who are salt-sensitive. It may save lives.

But that requires us to violate truth-telling (i.e., it requires public health authorities to lie to 83% of adults).
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