Percent of Global Deaths Attributable to this Risk Factor | |
---|---|
High Blood Pressure | 13 |
Tobacco Use | 9 |
High Blood Glucose | 6 |
Physical Inactivity | 6 |
. | 0 |
Sources:
yesmagazine.org, who.int
Percent of Global Deaths Attributable to this Risk Factor | |
---|---|
High Blood Pressure | 13 |
Tobacco Use | 9 |
High Blood Glucose | 6 |
Physical Inactivity | 6 |
. | 0 |
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