Asymmetries of poverty: why global burden of disease valuations underestimate the burden of neglected tropical diseases.
The disability-adjusted life year (DALY) initially appeared attractive as a health metric in the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) program, as it purports to be a comprehensive health assessment that encompassed premature mortality, morbidity, impairment, and disability. It was originally thought that...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2008-03-01
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| Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2267491?pdf=render |