Air Pollution Is Killing Us
Bryan Johnson
Feb 10, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Address air pollution to improve life expectancy in India
In India, poor air quality reduces life expectancy by 3.57 years, which is more than the 3 years lost to cancer, making it a more significant public health issue to solve.
Recognize obesity as an invisible health threat in society
Just as severe air pollution has become a normalized and invisible threat in India, obesity has become an omnipresent and invisible threat in the US.
Wear M50 masks to cut air pollution mortality risk by 49%
Data shows that wearing an M50 mask can reduce mortality linked to air pollution by 49%, with M49 and M48 masks providing 37% and 29% reductions, respectively.
Utilize dedicated air purifiers for pristine indoor air quality
To further improve indoor air, you can use a dedicated filtration device like those from IQAir in every room to maintain pristine air quality.
Upgrade HVAC filter to combat indoor air pollution
For a first line of defense against indoor air pollution, ensure your HVAC system is equipped with at least a MERV 13 filter, or higher if the system supports it.
Beware of PM2.5 pollutants invading your bloodstream
Pollutants sized at 2.5 microns (PM2.5) are small enough to bypass your nasal hairs, get into your bloodstream, and subsequently enter your organs.
