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Global Burden of Disease (GBD)

The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study provides a comprehensive picture of mortality and disability across countries, time, age, and sex. It quantifies health loss from hundreds of diseases, injuries, and risk factors, so that health systems can be improved and disparities eliminated.

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February 20, 2025
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Get an overview of population health and demographic information for every country of the world. We also provide profiles for select subnational locations.

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December 31, 2024
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We make datasets and our sources freely available so that policymakers have the evidence they need to make informed decisions about how to allocate resources to best improve population health.

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March 24, 2025