Deaths by risk factor, World, 2010

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

9.01 million8.02 million5.64 million4.23 million3.86 million3.62 million3.11 million2.60 million2.13 million1.71 million1.55 million1.41 million1.32 million1.30 million1.22 million1.21 million1.06 million1.05 million729,000724,000704,000604,000503,000381,000350,000High blood pressureAir pollution (outdoor & indoor)SmokingIndoor air pollutionHigh blood sugarOutdoor particulate matter pollutionHigh cholesterolObesityLow birthweightAlcohol useDiet high in sodiumDiet low in fruitsDiet low in whole grainsUnsafe water sourceUnsafe sexSecondhand smokeUnsafe sanitationChild wastingChild stuntingNo access to handwashing facilityDiet low in vegetablesDiet low in nuts and seedsLow physical activityDrug useLow bone mineral density

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