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Number of deaths by risk factor aged 70+, World, 2017

Total annual number of deaths by risk factor, measured across both sexes for adults aged 70 years old and over.

01 million2 million3 million4 million5 million6 millionHigh blood pressure6.39 millionHigh blood sugar4.06 millionSmoking3.64 millionHigh body-mass index (obesity)2.2 millionOutdoor air pollution1.6 millionDiet low in fruits1.14 millionLow physical activity895,218Diet low in vegetables763,067Alcohol use753,060Household air pollution739,050Secondhand smoke641,726Unsafe water source472,061Poor sanitation276,503Low bone mineral density243,228No access to handwashing facility233,247Drug use116,685Unsafe sex82,197Iron deficiency0

Source: IHME, Global Burden of Disease (GBD)

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