Glossary Term

GBD

Global Burden of Disease (GBD) is a comprehensive international study measuring mortality and disability from diseases, injuries, and risk factors across countries and time to inform health priorities.

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DALY YLL YLD
Further reading
IHME: Global Burden of Disease Wikipedia: Global Burden of Disease Study Browse the HEOR resource database

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