burden of disease

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Dictionary meaning

the impact of a health problem on a population measured by financial cost, mortality, morbidity, and other indicators; commonly quantified using disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), which combine years of life lost due to premature death with years lived with disability or illness; the Global Burden of Disease study, coordinated by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, produces regular comparative estimates of the burden imposed by hundreds of diseases and injuries across countries, enabling evidence-based prioritisation of health interventions and resource allocation