We make datasets and our sources freely available so that policymakers have the evidence they need to make informed decisions about how to allocate resources to best improve population health. 200+ countries represented 8,000+ global collaborators contribute data Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx) Common questions about the Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx) What data are produced by IHME? While most of the data records in the GHDx have been collected from partners, we do have a growing number of datasets we are producing. GBD 2019 United States data Local and small area estimation SARS-CoV-2 Daily and Cumulative Infection Estimates 2019-2021 View all IHME datasets What Global Burden of Disease (GBD) data do you have? • GBD 2019 data resources, including links to the primary data records collected and the code used to generate the results (findings). • GBD interactive data visuals where you can filter and customize your view to your areas of interest. They show the latest GBD estimates comparing causes, injuries, risks across time, age, and place. • Country profiles are a snapshot of the health landscape of each country in the Global Burden of Disease study. They are designed to be easily printed to PDF. • Disease and risk summaries offer a concise overview of causes, impairments, and risk factors modeled in GBD and the health loss related to them. They can be printed to PDF in two pages. What types of data are available? There are many types of data that we collect and categorize from external data providers and from IHME primary research. Administrative data Census Demographic surveillance Disease registry Environmental monitoring Epi surveillance Estimate Event data Financial record Geospatial data Legislation Modeled data Report Scientific literature Survey Vital registration Can I download data from the GHDx? You can right-click on the title of files within the GHDx and download them. You can also download a .csv file of search results within the GHDx. Select the purple “Export” button at the top of the page. How do I search the GHDx? You can use basic keyword searching or advanced searches using Boolean operators. Read about search operators, filtering with facets, and using related words. Can I get training? Ask a data librarian! Fill out a quick form if you are having trouble locating the data you need in the GHDx. We have two instructional videos that cover a basic overview of the GHDx and searching for data using basic Boolean operators, filtering, and exporting. Subscribe to your topic of interest There are over 250 health topics, diseases, risks, and more connected to our data citation records. Get updated when something new is added by subscribing to keywords. View all keywords More ways to download data TIP: The GBD Results tool allows you to download any data from the GBD study. The interactive data visuals listed here also allow you to download data! GBD RESULTS TOOL Trends from 1990-2019 Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study. Download estimates in 204 countries, 369 diseases, and 87 risk factors. EPIDEMIOLOGICAL ESTIMATES INTERACTIVE VISUAL See data sources and epidemiological estimates from the GBD 2019 project. CAUSES OF DEATH (COD) INTERACTIVE VISUAL For any age group, see trends in causes of death over time. See more than 350 causes in both adjusted and pre-adjusted numbers, rates, and percentages for 204 countries and territories. MORTALITY INTERACTIVE VISUAL See an overview of the data sources and process for creating mortality trends for children and adults for 204 countries and territories. Charts, maps, and FAQ included. Primary Data Collection Methods We work with in-country partners and data collectors to carry out our mixed-methods research. Learn about data collection
