Professor Stephen Hawking speech on the NHS

The transcript details a personal account of facing severe health challenges, including malnutrition and bronchopneumonia, which posed life-threatening risks. It describes a critical medical intervention in 2004 that led to a four-month hospital stay, ultimately saving the speaker's life. Despite these challenges, the speaker reflects on how disability has not hindered their scientific work or ability to lead a productive life.

What health condition was the narrator at risk of due to malnutrition?

• Asthma

• Bronchopneumonia

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

What was the main reason the narrator's surgery was delayed?

• Financial constraints

• Overwhelming risks compared to benefits

• Personal choice

• Lack of medical facilities

In what year did the narrator experience a significant health decline?

• 2000

• 2006

• 2002

• 2004

How long did the narrator stay in Lawsville during their health crisis?

• Five months

• Four months

• Three months

• Two months

Despite their disability, what has the narrator been able to maintain?

• A musical career

• A productive scientific career

• A career in sports

• A sedentary lifestyle