Conducting national burden of disease studies in small countries in Europe- a feasible challenge?

• Main Authors: Sarah Cuschieri (Author), Elena Pallari (Author), Natasa Terzic (Author), Ala'a Alkerwi (Author), Rannveig Sigurvinsdottir (Author), Inga Dora Sigfusdottir (Author), Brecht Devleesschauwer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Burden of Disease (BoD) studies use disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) as a population health metric to quantify the years of life lost due to morbidity and premature mortality for diseases, injuries and risk factors occurring in a region or a country. Small countries usually...