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Global Burden of Disease (GBD)

GBD is the single largest and most detailed scientific effort ever conducted to quantify levels and trends in health. It provides a comprehensive picture of mortality and disability across countries, time, age, and sex, incorporating over 350 diseases and injuries in 204 countries.

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Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021

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Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Mortality Visualization

Walk through the estimation process for mortality trends for children and adults for in 204 countries and territories from 1950 to 2021.

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Family Planning

Explore local trends in family planning indicators in Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Nigeria.

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Burden of Proof

Compare strength of evidence for health risks and outcomes.

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Health-related SDGs

Explore progress made toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 1990–2021 and projections to 2030.