Disease burden by risk factor, World, 2021

Disease burden is measured as Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs). One DALY is the equivalent of losing oneyear in good health because of either premature mortality or disability. One DALY represents one lost year of healthylife.

235.97 million225.53 million165.08 million155.68 million128.52 million120 million111.46 million87.73 million43.77 million41.72 million41.28 million38.94 million34.9 million34.52 million33.89 million31.82 million27.67 million27.52 million20.66 million15.7 million8.38 million2.66 million148,447Air pollution (outdoor & indoor)High blood pressureSmokingHigh blood sugarObesityOutdoor particulate matter pollutionIndoor air pollutionHigh cholesterolDiet low in fruitsUnsafe water sourceDiet high in saltChild wastingSecondhand smokeIron deficiencyLead exposureUnsafe sanitationsDrug useChild stuntingDiet low in vegetablesLow physical activityNon-exclusive breastfeedingVitamin A deficiencyZinc deficiency

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