Deaths by risk factor for ages 15-49, World, 2021

The estimated annual number of deaths attributed to each risk factor among people aged 15–49 years old.Estimates come with wide uncertainties especially for countries with poor vital registration.

520,090477,992457,087453,599351,429306,073236,129235,829216,850201,879186,83498,03387,59775,18556,95741,81437,01433,83718,225Unsafe sexHigh blood pressureAlcohol useSmokingHigh cholesterolHigh body-mass index (obesity)Outdoor particulate matter pollutionHigh blood sugarDrug useDiet low in fruitsHousehold air pollutionSecondhand smokeDiet low in vegetablesUnsafe water sourcePoor sanitationNo access to handwashing facilityLow bone mineral densityIron deficiencyLow physical activity

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Deaths by risk factor for ages 15-49

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