Deaths by risk factor for ages 50-69, World, 2021

The estimated annual number of deaths, attributed to each risk factor, in people aged 50-69.

3.05 million2.45 million1.57 million1.36 million1.28 million1.27 million871,056764,127600,025393,375285,493282,006172,839160,558127,773105,93092,54171,107High blood pressureSmokingHigh blood sugarHigh body-mass index (obesity)Outdoor particulate matter pollutionHigh cholesterolIndoor air pollutionAlcohol useDiet low in fruitsSecondhand smokeUnsafe sexDiet low in vegetablesDrug useLow physical activityUnsafe water sourceLow bone mineral densityUnsafe sanitationNo access to handwashing facilities

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Deaths by risk factor for ages 50-69

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