Deaths by risk factor, World, 2021

The estimated annual number of deaths attributed to each risk factor. Estimates come with wide uncertainties,especially for countries with poor vital registration.

10.9 million8.08 million6.18 million5.29 million4.72 million3.71 million3.65 million3.11 million1.86 million1.81 million1.68 million1.55 million1.54 million1.29 million901,000861,000802,000658,000658,000595,000494,000463,000460,000446,000311,000High blood pressureAir pollution (outdoor & indoor)SmokingHigh blood sugarOutdoor particulate matter pollutionObesityHigh cholesterolIndoor air pollutionDiet high in sodiumAlcohol useDiet low in fruitsDiet low in whole grainsLow birthweightSecondhand smokeUnsafe sexDiet low in vegetablesUnsafe water sourceDiet low in nuts and seedsLow physical activityUnsafe sanitationChild wastingDrug useLow bone mineral densityNo access to handwashing facilityChild stunting

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