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0500,0001 million1.5 million2 million2.5 millionDiet low in whole grains2.9 millionDiet high in sodium2.73 millionSmoking2.59 millionParticulate matter pollution2.06 millionDiet low in fruits2.04 millionDiet low in nuts and seeds1.96 millionDiet low in vegetables1.46 millionDiet low in seafood omega-3 fatty acids1.44 millionLead exposure998,142Diet low in polyunsaturated fatty acids799,449Diet low in fiber767,672Secondhand smoke574,629Diet low in legumes534,767Diet high in trans fatty acids257,629Diet high in sugar-sweetened beverages116,680Diet high in processed meat107,436

Source: IHME, Global Burden of Disease Study (2017)

Note: Risk factors can compound for a given cause of death, therefore, attributable risks are not additive and cannot be summed to the total number of deaths for a cause.