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Global Burden of Disease

Global Burden of Disease 2021: Findings from the GBD 2021 Study

GBD is the most comprehensive effort to date to measure epidemiological levels and trends worldwide. It is the product of a global research collaborative and quantifies the impact of hundreds of diseases, injuries, and risk factors around the world.

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About the GBD

Most recent study in 2021 covers 204 countries. Find links to data and publications.

All GBD Findings

Analyze updated data about the world’s health levels and trends from 1990 to 2019 through interactive visualizations.

All GBD Visualizations

Download infographics targeted at preventing disease based on behavioral risk factors.

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Health financing

Our health financing work examines health spending from governments, individuals, and other channels to inform policymakers about where resources for health are coming from and where they are going.

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