●In terms of the number of years of life lost (YLLs) due to. premature death in Colombia, interpersonal violence, ischemic. heart disease, and HIV/AIDS were the highest ranking causes in. 2010. ●Of the 25 most important causes of burden, as measured by. disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), diarrheal diseases showed. the largest decrease, falling by 61% from 1990 to 2010. ●The leading risk factor in Colombia is dietary risks.