Deaths by risk factor for under-5s, World, 2021

The estimated annual number of deaths attributed to each risk factor, among children aged under five. Estimatescome with wide uncertainties especially for countries with poor vital registration.

1.54 million507,507379,355311,123251,183201,491198,934167,75592,65939,0998,3641,966Low birth weightHousehold air pollutionChild wastingChild stuntingUnsafe water sourceOutdoor particulate matter pollutionUnsafe sanitationNo access to handwashing facilityNon-exclusive breastfeedingSecondhand smokeDiscontinued breastfeedingHigh blood sugar

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