Cirrhosis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in people with chronic liver
disease worldwide. In 2019, cirrhosis was associated with 2.4% of global deaths. Owing to …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has rapidly become the most common liver
disease globally and is currently estimated to affect 38% of the global population. Only a …

Background Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, and
affects people regardless of country, age group, or sex. Using the most recent evidentiary …

Background The Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) is a
multinational collaborative research study with> 10,000 collaborators around the world. GBD …

Background Detailed, comprehensive, and timely reporting on population health by
underlying causes of disability and premature death is crucial to understanding and …

Global estimates of prevalence, deaths, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) from the
Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2019 were examined for …

Background Future trends in disease burden and drivers of health are of great interest to
policy makers and the public at large. This information can be used for policy and long-term …

Background Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death
is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and …

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 …

Background Updated data on chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) are vital in their
prevention, control, and treatment in the path to achieving the third UN Sustainable …