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

by Devi Sridhar

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Published 16th April 2026
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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.

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How Not to Die (Too Soon): The Lies We’ve Been Sold and the Policies That Can Save Us
by Devi Sridhar

ISBN
9781405975513

Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd

Binding
Paperback

Publication date
April 16, 2026

Dimensions
19.8cm x 12.9cm x 2.3cm

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