How Not to Die (Too Soon), 9780241742846
Hardcover
Stop obsessing over yourself, demand healthy policy, live longer.
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How Not to Die (Too Soon)

the lies we’ve been sold and the policies that can save us

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  • Hardcover

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    15 September 2025

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Summary

How Not to Die (Too Soon): A Guide to Societal Accountability

Your health isn’t just your problem, it’s everyone’s. Have you ever questioned why, despite the avalanche of self-help books and optimization hacks, we remain embroiled in multiple global health crises? Populations worldwide are gaining life-shortening excess weight (even in poorer countries), and water contamination is rampant (even in richer countries). In such dire circumstances, a gratitude journal won’t help.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780241742846
ISBN-10:0241742846
Author:Devi Sridhar
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Viking
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:15 September 2025
Weight:545g
Dimensions:240mm x 163mm x 30mm
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Critics Review

This is the standout book on how to live longer – Chris van Tulluken, author of Ultra-Processed PeopleDrop everything and read this book – George Monbiot, author of Regenesis‘One of the most important voices of reason of the COVID era’ – Owen JonesHow Not To Die (Too Soon) is a fascinating, challenging and thought provoking read. It completely changes the perspective on human health and who bears responsibility for protecting it. In an age when talk of the next pandemic seems ever-present, it also couldn’t be more timely – Nicola Sturgeon‘One of the most brilliant scientists in the world’ – Piers MorganAn inspiring call to action for those seeking to build a more just and healthy society for all – Grace Blakeley, author of Vulture CapitalismIn her thoughtful, incisive new book, Devi Sridhar delves into the potent forces shaping human health that often lie beyond the control of individuals. Writing with verve and clarity, she draws from scientific research as well as her own sound expertise to craft a compelling case for the policy changes that may help to prevent disease and untimely death – Shilpa Ravella, author of A Silent FireDr. Sridhar writes a deeply accessible and actionable book about how to make ourselves, our communities and our futures healthier…I can’t recommend it highly enough – Chelsea Clinton

About The Author

Devi Sridhar

Devi Sridhar is a writer, broadcaster and world-leading expert in public health and wellbeing. She is Professor and Chair of Global Public Health at the University of Edinburgh and has advised the WHO, UNICEF, UNESCO and the Scottish, UK and German governments. Devi appears regularly on ITV and Channel 4 News, has a weekly column in the Guardian, tweets to over 300,000 followers, and recently became a certified Level 3 Personal Trainer. Her first book, Preventable, was a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week and a Sunday Times bestseller.

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