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