Deaths by risk factor, Sub-Saharan Africa (WB), 2021

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

988,000758,000724,000711,000522,000386,000328,000306,000282,000272,000248,000226,000219,000194,000167,000156,000156,000146,00074,90064,00059,50035,30033,80033,20020,100Air pollution (outdoor & indoor)Indoor air pollutionHigh blood pressureLow birthweightUnsafe sexHigh blood sugarUnsafe water sourceObesityChild wastingUnsafe sanitationNo access to handwashing facilityOutdoor particulate matter pollutionChild stuntingAlcohol useSmokingDiet low in fruitsHigh cholesterolDiet low in vegetablesDiet low in whole grainsDiet high in sodiumSecondhand smokeLow physical activityLow bone mineral densityDrug useDiet low in nuts and seeds

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