Environmental Factors Cause 24% of Global Deaths Yearly

World health day, environmental health

The Times of India2026.04.07Updated 15h ago

“Earth can satisfy man’s need but not his greed” – Mahatma Gandhi Twenty-four percent of all global deaths, about 13.7 million deaths every year, are caused by environmental factors. And millions more are sick because...

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Environmental degradation is responsible for approximately 13.7 million deaths annually, representing 24% of all global mortality. The World Health Day theme highlights how planetary health directly impacts human wellbeing. Millions more suffer from illness linked to environmental hazards, underscoring urgent need for sustainable practices.

Key topics:world health day environmental health global deaths environmental factors sustainable health

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