Background In 2010, overweight and obesity were estimated to cause 3·4 million deaths, 3·9%
of years of life lost, and 3·8% of disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) worldwide. The rise …

Background Up-to-date evidence about levels and trends in disease and injury incidence,
prevalence, and years lived with disability (YLDs) is an essential input into global, regional, …

Background As mortality rates decline, life expectancy increases, and populations age, non-fatal
outcomes of diseases and injuries are becoming a larger component of the global …

Background : The burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remains unclear in many regions
of the world. Objectives : The GBD (Global Burden of Disease) 2015 study integrated data …

Background Non-fatal outcomes of disease and injury increasingly detract from the ability of
the world's population to live in full health, a trend largely attributable to an epidemiological …

Background Improving survival and extending the longevity of life for all populations requires
timely, robust evidence on local mortality levels and trends. The Global Burden of Disease …

Importance Elevated systolic blood (SBP) pressure is a leading global health risk. Quantifying
the levels of SBP is important to guide prevention policies and interventions. Objective To …

Background The Global Burden of Disease Study 2013 (GBD 2013) aims to bring together
all available epidemiological data using a coherent measurement framework, standardised …

Background The risk of severe COVID-19 if an individual becomes infected is known to be
higher in older individuals and those with underlying health conditions. Understanding the …

Background The scale-up of tobacco control, especially after the adoption of the Framework
Convention for Tobacco Control, is a major public health success story. Nonetheless, …