How Not to Die (Too Soon) - The Lies We've Been Sold and the Policies That Can Save Us

<''This is the standout book on how to live longer'' Chris van Tulleken, author of Ultra-Processed People

''In a world rapidly taking leave of its senses, Devi Sridhar is a crucial voice of reason, mustering empirical evidence and powerful argument to make an essential case. Drop everything and read this book'' George Monbiot, author of Regenesis

How 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

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.

The stark reality is that we''ve been sold a monumental lie. The obsession with individual health optimization has distracted us from the real game-changer: holding governments accountable for policies that can significantly extend our lifespans. How Not to Die (Too Soon) is a vital, transformative guide that shifts the focus from individual responsibility to societal accountability. It''s time to demand the changes that will save lives.<>

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: Devi Sridhar, Sridhar Devi
• Publisher: Viking
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.07.2025
• EAN: 9780241742846
• ISBN: 978-0-241-74284-6
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 240 mm x 30 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; HEALTH & FITNESS / Health Care Issues, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Demography, Health economics, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / General, Public health & preventive medicine, Social impact of environmental issues, Politics and government, Fitness and diet, Population and Demography, Health, illness and addiction: social aspects, Public health and preventive medicine, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Policy / Health Care, Educational: Health and social care