Deaths attributable to the environment (Total)

The number of deaths attributable to the environment. It represents burden of disease that could be avoided by modifying the environment. Modifiable environment includes: - Air, soil and water pollution with chemicals or biological agents - Ultraviolet and ionizing radiation - Built environment - Noise, electromagnetic fields - Occupational risks - Agricultural methods, irrigation schemes - Anthropogenic climate changes, ecosystem degradation - Individual behaviors related to the environment; such as hand-washing, food contamination with unsafe water or dirty hands.

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Maintainer UNEP SDG Unit
Last Updated February 23, 2024, 14:40 (UTC)
Created February 23, 2024, 14:40 (UTC)
Language en
category Child and infant health
data_type statistical
indicator_id 1117
indicator_name Deaths attributable to the environment (Total)
spatial_coverage global
unit Number of deaths