Conducting national burden of disease studies in small countries in Europe– a feasible challenge?

Conducting national burden of disease studies in small countries in Europe– a feasible challenge?

Abstract Background Burden of Disease (BoD) studies use disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) as a population health metric to quantify the years of life lost due to morbidity and premature mortality for diseases, injuries and risk factors occurring in a region or a country. Small countries usually...

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Main Authors: Sarah Cuschieri, Elena Pallari, Natasa Terzic, Ala’a Alkerwi, Rannveig Sigurvinsdottir, Inga Dora Sigfusdottir, Brecht Devleesschauwer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Archives of Public Health
Subjects:
Burden of disease
DALY
YLD
YLL
Morbidity
Mortality
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-021-00599-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-021-00599-z

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