Deaths by risk factor, South Africa, 2021

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

96,80066,10052,70051,50034,10027,10025,60021,00017,60013,70013,00011,1009,1407,7207,6907,5606,6006,3705,2204,1203,9103,8602,8802,2602,120Unsafe sexHigh blood pressureObesityHigh blood sugarAir pollution (outdoor & indoor)Outdoor particulate matter pollutionSmokingAlcohol useDiet low in fruitsHigh cholesterolLow birthweightDiet low in vegetablesUnsafe water sourceLow physical activitySecondhand smokeNo access to handwashing facilityUnsafe sanitationIndoor air pollutionChild wastingDiet low in nuts and seedsDiet low in whole grainsDrug useDiet high in sodiumChild stuntingLow bone mineral density

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