Deaths by risk factor, World, 2016

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

9.95 million8.20 million5.87 million4.65 million4.63 million3.38 million3.33 million3.18 million1.89 million1.74 million1.70 million1.56 million1.44 million1.24 million997,000995,000792,000775,000750,000630,000583,000581,000511,000418,000351,000High blood pressureAir pollution (outdoor & indoor)SmokingHigh blood sugarOutdoor particulate matter pollutionHigh cholesterolIndoor air pollutionObesityLow birthweightAlcohol useDiet high in sodiumDiet low in fruitsDiet low in whole grainsSecondhand smokeUnsafe water sourceUnsafe sexDiet low in vegetablesUnsafe sanitationChild wastingDiet low in nuts and seedsNo access to handwashing facilityLow physical activityChild stuntingLow bone mineral densityDrug use

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