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Explore patterns of lower respiratory infections across Africa from 2000 to 2017 with this interactive visualization tool. Compare prevalence, incidence, and mortality at multiple spatial scales and years, and search for specific areas to view local trends.
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Citation:
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). Local Burden of Disease – Lower Respiratory Infections. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2019. Available from https://vizhub.healthdata.org/lbd/lri (Accessed [INSERT DATE])
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