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Number of deaths by risk factor aged 15-49, World, 2017

Total annual number of deaths by risk factor, measured across both sexes for adolescents and adults aged 15-49 years old.

0100,000200,000300,000400,000500,000600,000700,000Alcohol use786,663Unsafe sex682,353High blood pressure672,924High body-mass index (obesity)526,948Smoking495,925High blood sugar384,377Diet low in fruits302,803Drug use245,764Outdoor air pollution224,849Diet low in vegetables182,170Household air pollution145,355Unsafe water source102,132Secondhand smoke101,720Poor sanitation65,745Iron deficiency59,053No access to handwashing facility57,627Low physical activity52,165Low bone mineral density13,847

Source: IHME, Global Burden of Disease (GBD)

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