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The global distribution and the risk prediction of relapsing fever group Borrelia
We mapped the diversity, distribution, and potential infection risk of merging relapsing fever group Borrelia species.
Estimating the subnational prevalence of antimicrobial resistant Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi and Paratyphi A infections in 75 endemic countries, 1990–2019
Enteric fever, a systemic infection caused by Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi and Paratyphi A, remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in low-income and middle-income countries.
Burden of liver cancer mortality by county, race, and ethnicity in the USA, 2000–19
This study aims to provide comprehensive analysis of rates and trends in liver cancer mortality for different racial and ethnic populations in the USA nationally and at the county level.
2023 Roux Prize Recipient: Ibrahim Abubakar
Professor Ibrahim Abubakar is the recipient of the 2023 Roux Prize, the world’s largest award for evidence-based public health achievement. His recent work on The Lancet Nigeria Commission directly led to Nigeria’s passing a new law mandating basic health insurance and the creation of a fund for vulnerable populations that covers 83 million underprivileged people.
Global, regional, and national burden of neck pain, 1990–2020, and projections to 2050
We present the most current estimates of neck pain prevalence and years lived with disability (YLDs) from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) by age, sex, and location, with forecasted prevalence to 2050.
Health trends in Canada 1990–2019
We examined population health trends in Canada over the past 30 years in relation to other countries.
The burden of type 1 and type 2 diabetes among adolescents and young adults in 24 Western European countries, 1990–2019: Results from the Global Burden of Disease study 2019
We examined the burden posed by type 1 and type 2 diabetes among 10-24 year-olds in Western Europe.
Health effects associated with chewing tobacco: a Burden of Proof study
This study synthesizes existing evidence regarding the health impacts of chewing tobacco while accounting for various sources of uncertainty.
Family Planning
Explore local trends in family planning indicators in Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Nigeria.
Mapping heterogeneity in family planning indicators in Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Nigeria, 2000–2020
We generated estimates of contraceptive use and family planning at the local level, up to 5-x5-km resolution, in Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Nigeria.
Education as protection against adult mortality
Higher educational attainment is linked with lower levels of adult mortality.
Effects of education on adult mortality
We estimated the reduction in all-cause adult mortality associated with each year of schooling at a global level.
Health effects associated with exposure to secondhand smoke: a Burden of Proof study
Despite a gradual decline in smoking rates over time, exposure to secondhand smoke (SHS) continues to cause harm to nonsmokers, who are disproportionately children and women living in low- and middle-income countries.
Burden of Proof
Compare strength of evidence for health risks and outcomes.
Temporal patterns of cancer burden in Asia, 1990–2019
Cancers represent a challenging public health threat in Asia. This study examines the temporal patterns of incidence, mortality, disability and risk factors of 29 cancers in Asia in the last three decades.
Burden and risk factors of mental and substance use disorders among adolescents and young adults in Kenya
In low- and middle-income countries, such as Kenya, mental health is often given low priority, and resources for the prevention and treatment of mental and substance use disorders are limited.
The burden of bacterial antimicrobial resistance in the WHO Africa region in 2019: a cross-country systematic analysis
We estimated deaths and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) attributable to and associated with AMR for 23 bacterial pathogens and 88 pathogen–drug combinations for countries in the WHO African region in 2019.
Global burden of cardiovascular diseases and risks, 1990-2022
Age-standardized CVD mortality rates in 2022 by region ranged from 73.6 per 100,000 in High-income Asia Pacific to 432.3 per 100,000 in Eastern Europe.
Health effects associated with exposure to intimate partner violence against women and childhood sexual abuse
We conducted a systematic review to understand the health impacts of intimate partner violence against women and childhood sexual abuse.
Drug-use disorders in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a glance at GBD 2019 findings
Despite many interventions, drug use disorders are still responsible for high rates of DALY in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
Interpersonal violence and gender inequality in adolescents
Interpersonal violence is a leading cause of adolescent deaths and disability. This study investigates sex differences in burden of interpersonal violence for adolescents and explores associations with gender inequality.