Leading 10 selected risk factors as percentage causes of disease burden in developed countries measured in disability adjusted life years (source: modified from World Health Organization, 20021)
| Risk factor | % cause of disease burden |
|---|---|
| Tobacco | 12.2 |
| Blood pressure | 10.9 |
| Alcohol | 9.2 |
| Cholesterol | 7.6 |
| Overweight | 7.4 |
| Low fruit and vegetable intake | 3.9 |
| Physical inactivity | 3.3 |
| Illicit drugs | 1.8 |
| Unsafe sex | 0.8 |
| Iron deficiency | 0.7 |