Tue 20 Jan 2026 - The 鈥榚xposome鈥� is a relatively new concept that considers the holistic impact on an individual鈥檚 health of all of the exposures they encounter in their lifetime. It incorporates internal and external factors. Here we focus on chronically overlooked passive components of the external exposome.
Environmental factors impact health in ways we are only beginning to understand. By highlighting the concept of the exposome, we aim to make it relatable to individuals, helping them understand its impact on health and life insurance. This includes its contribution to both physical and mental health.
Imagine life as a giant puzzle, with each piece representing something encountered daily. It could be the air you breathe, the light pollution from using your phone at night, and even the microplastics in your coffee. The exposome acts as the ultimate puzzle master, connecting all these pieces to illustrate how they shape your health. It鈥檚 not just about avoiding pollution or eating organic 鈥� it鈥檚 about comprehending how our environment subtly influences our overall wellbeing.
Anika Bains, Pacific Life Re
Mike Wilson, Pacific Life Re
Nicky Draper, IFoA Honorary Fellow (chair)
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