Top 3 dietary risks behind 5.9 million heart deaths globally
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 31-May-2026 04:15 ET (31-May-2026 08:15 GMT/UTC)
A new global study reveals dietary risks caused 5.91 million cardiovascular deaths in 2023. High sodium, low fruit, and low whole grain intake are the primary drivers. Although per-capita mortality is declining, aging populations are causing absolute death numbers to rise, particularly in China and Pacific Island nations.
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