One of the major aims of the US health system is improving the health of all people, particularly those segments of the population at greater risk of health disparities. In fact, overall life expectancy in the US increased more than seven years for men and more than six years for women between 1960 and 2000.
2008
April 21, 2008
News Release
April 9, 2008
Announcement
Open house tour of Institute set for Wednesday, April 9, followed by two-day research conference to be held Thursday and Friday, April 10- 11, 2008.
2007
June 4, 2007
Announcement
Center will be supported by new Gates Foundation grant and led by world-renowned health expert
June 1, 2007
News Release
The University of Washington (UW) announced today the creation of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, a new research center that will conduct independent, rigorous evaluations of health programs worldwide.