reviewNew England Journal of MedicineJul 31, 2013BRONZE OA

Measuring the Global Burden of Disease

CJChristopher J L MurrayADAlan D López

University of Washington · Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation · +1 more institution

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Abstract

The burden that disease places on societies around the world is complex and changing as communicable diseases are replaced by noncommunicable diseases. This article summarizes these changes and the current burden.

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  • Medicine
  • Burden of disease
  • MEDLINE
  • Disease
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Pathology
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