Coming up with Bayesian models for spatial data is easy, but performing inference with them
can be challenging. Writing fast inference code for a complex spatial model with realistically …

Abstract Sustainable Development Goal 7 highlights the importance of affordable, reliable,
and sustainable energy. Transition to clean energy is vital for achieving climate action goals …

Background Estimates of demographic metrics are crucial to assess levels and trends of
population health outcomes. The profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on …

Summary Background Sustainable Development Goal 3.2 has targeted elimination of
preventable child mortality, reduction of neonatal death to less than 12 per 1000 livebirths …

Abstract To address global challenges,,–, 193 countries have committed to the 17 United
Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Quantifying progress towards achieving …

Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious threat to global public health. WHO
emphasises the need for countries to monitor antibiotic consumption to combat AMR. Many …

Summary Background The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study
(GBD) 2016 provides an up-to-date analysis of the burden of diarrhoea in 195 countries …

Background Assessments of age-specific mortality and life expectancy have been done by
the UN Population Division, Department of Economics and Social Affairs (UNPOP), the …

Background Lower respiratory infections are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality
around the world. The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors (GBD) Study …

BACKGROUND: The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2017
(GBD 2017) includes a comprehensive assessment of incidence, prevalence, and years …