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View article: Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Open
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
View article: Novel proteomics-based plasma test for early detection of multiple cancers in the general population
Novel proteomics-based plasma test for early detection of multiple cancers in the general population Open
Objective Early detection of cancer is crucial for reducing the global burden of cancer, but effective screening tests for many cancers do not exist. This study aimed to develop a novel proteome-based multi-cancer screening test that can d…
View article: The Role of Spiritual Capital and Sense of Coherec in Predicting the Psychological Health of Elderly Women the Covered of the Imam Khomeini Relief Committee of South Khorasan Province
The Role of Spiritual Capital and Sense of Coherec in Predicting the Psychological Health of Elderly Women the Covered of the Imam Khomeini Relief Committee of South Khorasan Province Open
Background and Objectives: Investigating and recognizing the factors affecting the psychological health of the elderly plays an effective and key role in improving their life. Therefore, the present study was conducted to investigate the r…
View article: Landscaping of Urine Proteome: Unlocking Diagnostic Potential and Overcoming Unique Challenges
Landscaping of Urine Proteome: Unlocking Diagnostic Potential and Overcoming Unique Challenges Open
This study explores the application of deep proteomic profiling to extract disease-specific features from urine. Early detection of cancer and other chronic disorders is crucial for better outcomes, but traditional diagnostics as well as e…
View article: A novel proteomics-based plasma test for early detection of multiple cancers in the general population
A novel proteomics-based plasma test for early detection of multiple cancers in the general population Open
Background Early detection of cancer is crucial for reducing the global burden of cancer and saving lives, but effective screening tests for many cancers do not exist. Genomics-based liquid biopsy tests for screening multiple cancers at on…
View article: The Burden of Proof studies: assessing the evidence of risk
The Burden of Proof studies: assessing the evidence of risk Open
View article: Health effects associated with vegetable consumption: a Burden of Proof study
Health effects associated with vegetable consumption: a Burden of Proof study Open
View article: Health effects associated with consumption of unprocessed red meat: a Burden of Proof study
Health effects associated with consumption of unprocessed red meat: a Burden of Proof study Open
Characterizing the potential health effects of exposure to risk factors such as red meat consumption is essential to inform health policy and practice. Previous meta-analyses evaluating the effects of red meat intake have generated mixed f…
View article: Burden of diabetes and hyperglycaemia in adults in the Americas, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Burden of diabetes and hyperglycaemia in adults in the Americas, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 Open
View article: Life Expectancy for White, Black, and Hispanic Race/Ethnicity in U.S. States: Trends and Disparities, 1990 to 2019
Life Expectancy for White, Black, and Hispanic Race/Ethnicity in U.S. States: Trends and Disparities, 1990 to 2019 Open
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
View article: Challenges for Estimating the Global Prevalence of Micronutrient Deficiencies and Related Disease Burden: A Case Study of the Global Burden of Disease Study
Challenges for Estimating the Global Prevalence of Micronutrient Deficiencies and Related Disease Burden: A Case Study of the Global Burden of Disease Study Open
View article: The estimated health impact of sodium reduction through food reformulation in Australia: A modeling study
The estimated health impact of sodium reduction through food reformulation in Australia: A modeling study Open
Background The Australian Government recently established sodium targets for packaged foods to encourage voluntary reformulation to reduce population sodium consumption and related diseases. We modeled the health impact of Australia’s sodi…
View article: Dietary risk versus physical inactivity: a forced comparison with policy implications? – Authors' reply
Dietary risk versus physical inactivity: a forced comparison with policy implications? – Authors' reply Open
View article: Hearing loss prevalence and years lived with disability, 1990–2019: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Hearing loss prevalence and years lived with disability, 1990–2019: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 Open
View article: Trends in prevalence of blindness and distance and near vision impairment over 30 years: an analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study
Trends in prevalence of blindness and distance and near vision impairment over 30 years: an analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study Open
Brien Holden Vision Institute, Fondation Thea, Fred Hollows Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Lions Clubs International Foundation, Sightsavers International, and University of Heidelberg.
View article: Causes of blindness and vision impairment in 2020 and trends over 30 years, and prevalence of avoidable blindness in relation to VISION 2020: the Right to Sight: an analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study
Causes of blindness and vision impairment in 2020 and trends over 30 years, and prevalence of avoidable blindness in relation to VISION 2020: the Right to Sight: an analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study Open
View article: Approaches to Defining Healthy Diets: A Background Paper for the International Expert Consultation on Sustainable Healthy Diets
Approaches to Defining Healthy Diets: A Background Paper for the International Expert Consultation on Sustainable Healthy Diets Open
Background: Healthy diets promote optimal growth and development and prevent malnutrition in all its forms, including undernutrition, obesity, and diet-related noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). Objective: This background paper for the Inter…
View article: Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Global burden of 369 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 Open
View article: Five insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Five insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 Open
View article: Global age-sex-specific fertility, mortality, healthy life expectancy (HALE), and population estimates in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2019: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Global age-sex-specific fertility, mortality, healthy life expectancy (HALE), and population estimates in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2019: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 Open
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
View article: The burden of non-communicable diseases attributable to high BMI in Brazil, 1990–2017: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study
The burden of non-communicable diseases attributable to high BMI in Brazil, 1990–2017: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study Open
View article: The burden of diabetes and hyperglycemia in Brazil: a global burden of disease study 2017
The burden of diabetes and hyperglycemia in Brazil: a global burden of disease study 2017 Open
View article: Measuring universal health coverage based on an index of effective coverage of health services in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Measuring universal health coverage based on an index of effective coverage of health services in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 Open
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
View article: Characterizing Minimum-Risk Diet at the Country Level
Characterizing Minimum-Risk Diet at the Country Level Open
View article: The global, regional, and national burden of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
The global, regional, and national burden of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in 195 countries and territories, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 Open
View article: Additional file 1 of The burden of non-communicable diseases attributable to high BMI in Brazil, 1990–2017: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study
Additional file 1 of The burden of non-communicable diseases attributable to high BMI in Brazil, 1990–2017: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study Open
Additional file 1: Figure S1. Prevalence trends of overweight (BMI ≥ 25.0 Kg/m2) (A) and obesity (BMI ≥ 30.0 kg/m2) (B) during the period of 1990 and 2017 in Brazil for both sexes (green), females (orange) and males (blue). The y-axis is t…
View article: Additional file 2 of The burden of non-communicable diseases attributable to high BMI in Brazil, 1990–2017: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study
Additional file 2 of The burden of non-communicable diseases attributable to high BMI in Brazil, 1990–2017: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study Open
Additional file 2: Table S1. 95% UI of the age-standardized DALY and Death rates due to high BMI shown in Figure 3. UI=Uncertainty Intervals. DALYs = disability-adjusted life-years; BMI = Body Mass Index.
View article: Uncertainties in the GBD 2017 estimates on diet and health – Authors' reply
Uncertainties in the GBD 2017 estimates on diet and health – Authors' reply Open
View article: The burden of child and maternal malnutrition and trends in its indicators in the states of India: the Global Burden of Disease Study 1990–2017
The burden of child and maternal malnutrition and trends in its indicators in the states of India: the Global Burden of Disease Study 1990–2017 Open
View article: Mortality, morbidity, and risk factors in China and its provinces, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017
Mortality, morbidity, and risk factors in China and its provinces, 1990–2017: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 Open
China National Key Research and Development Program and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.