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Health

Poor Diet Causes 22% of Global Deaths

In 2017, poor diet could be attributed to over one fifth of global adult deaths. According to the published by The Lancet, the region with the highest rate was Central Asia, where 38 percent, followed by Eastern Europe (32 percent) and East Asia (30 percent). Dietary risks such as high sodium intake, not eating enough whole grains or fruit are estimated to have led to the deaths of 11 million adults - the most common cause of death was a resulting cardiovascular disease.

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This chart shows the share of adult deaths attributable to dietary risks in 2017, by region.

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Rates of the leading causes of death in the U.S. 2024
Number of deaths from the leading causes of death in the United States in 2024
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