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Source: data are based on the Global Burden of Disease Study (2023) results.The data refer to Deaths from all causes, for both sexes in all ages. Diets high in red meat are defined in the relevant paragraph of the brief.© European Union, 2026
11.3
14.8
17.8
13.7
18.8
11.6
10.9
15.4
13.2
25.4
15.1
10.3
15.2
22.2
9.9
17.3
11.1
12.0
15.6
17.2
16.7
13.9
12.6
15.7
European Union average: 15,4 deaths/100 000
16 Jun 2026 | 17 Jun 2026
