Top six global burden of diseases associated with environmental exposure in children
| Diseases | Environmental fraction of global burden (%) |
|---|---|
| 2002 data from the World Health Organisation.1 | |
| Diarrhoeal diseases | 90 |
| Malaria | 90 |
| Acute respiratory infections | 60 |
| Chronic respiratory diseases | 50 |
| Unintentional injuries | 30 |
| Cancer | 25 |
| Overall environmental burden for all diseases | 33 |