- Imprint: Penguin
- ISBN: 9781405975513
- Length: 320 pages
- Price: £10.99
How Not to Die (Too Soon)
The Lies We’ve Been Sold and the Policies That Can Save Us
Chris van Tulluken, author of Ultra-Processed PeopleThis is the standout book on how to live longer
George Monbiot, author of RegenesisDrop everything and read this book
Owen Jones‘One of the most important voices of reason of the COVID era’
Nicola SturgeonHow 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
Piers Morgan‘One of the most brilliant scientists in the world’
Grace Blakeley, author of Vulture CapitalismAn inspiring call to action for those seeking to build a more just and healthy society for all
Shilpa Ravella, author of A Silent FireIn 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
Chelsea ClintonDr. 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
About 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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