disease burden
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Research problems linked to this topic
- Africa, the disease burden is changing with many populations now experiencing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes.
- Heart disease and stroke are the most common causes of death globally, responsible for 15 million annual deaths whereas cancers top the global disease burden list with respect to disability-adjusted life-years.
- Vaccination of populations throughout the world has led to dramatic decreases in morbidity and mortality from many infectious diseases, including poliomyelitis and measles.