Global burden of Disease

The Global Burden of Disease study is conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and
Evaluation and published in the Lancet journal. It captures and analyzes data on many major
causes of mortality and morbidity from almost every country. The study allows researchers and
practices to compare countries and also help individual countries prioritize major health issues
and risk factors with available resources. Review the background of the study by exploring the
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation website as well as the various GBD reports found in
the Lancet journal.
Burden of non-communicable diseases in sub-Saharan Africa, 1990–2017: results from the
Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
1. Three social or economic opportunities to control or reduce the prevalence of this issue
(reference the connection to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals).
2. Points of interest regarding this leading cause of mortality and morbidity related to the country
you selected.
3. Potential gaps or limitations in the data.