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Diet

How much disease burden can be attributed to diet, and what components of our diet are most harmful? We explore the link between dietary changes and population health.

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1.9 million deaths globally were attributable to high-sodium diets in 2021, making it the most impactful dietary risk.
10.6% of all deaths in 2021 were associated with poor diet, with cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death associated with diet.
30% of deaths from cardiovascular disease were attributed to poor diet in 2021.

Interactive data visuals

GBD Compare

Compare the impact of various dietary risks like high sodium, low whole grains, and more.

Burden of Proof

Explore the strength of evidence behind various health outcomes associated with dietary changes like eating more red meat or fewer vegetables.

Datasets in our catalog

Visit the Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx) to download our estimates and view data sources for measuring dietary risks.

Scientific Publication

Health effects associated with vegetable consumption

Publications

Scientific Publication

Health effects associated with vegetable consumption: a Burden of Proof study

Infographics

Infographic

Healthy eating saves lives

Healthier diets could save one in five lives every year. Poor diet causes more deaths than any other risk factor. Most diet-related deaths are caused by eating too much sodium and not enough whole grains and fruit.

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