Risk factors driving the global burden of disease Published May 16, 2024 Download pdf File size: 1.26 MB File size: 1.26 MB Back to top Related News release Air pollution accounted for 8.1 million deaths globally in 2021, becoming the second leading risk factor for death, including for children under 5 years Media mention Calls to end tax on healthy food Media mention Majority of top health risks are within individual control, global study finds News release The number of people experiencing poor health and early death caused by metabolism-related risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high BMI has increased by 50% since 2000, reveals new global study
News release Air pollution accounted for 8.1 million deaths globally in 2021, becoming the second leading risk factor for death, including for children under 5 years
News release The number of people experiencing poor health and early death caused by metabolism-related risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high BMI has increased by 50% since 2000, reveals new global study