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Disability-adjusted life year
...-health, disability, or early death. DALYs are used to quantify the impact of diseases and injuries on a population by combining the life years lost due ...ts one lost year of healthy life and is calculated as the sum of the Years of Life Lost (YLL) due to premature death and the Years Lived with Disability

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Christopher J. L. Murray
...trics, including the development of the [[Global Burden of Disease]] (GBD) study, which has significantly impacted public health policy worldwide. ...ilosophy (PhD) in [[International Health Economics]] from the [[University of Oxford]].

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List of causes of death by rate
...t disease and cancer, while lower-income countries often have higher rates of communicable diseases and conditions related to childbirth and child mortal == Classification of Causes of Death ==

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Epidemiology of cardiovascular disease
'''Epidemiology of Cardiovascular Disease''' ..., [[stroke]], [[hypertension]], [[heart failure]], and [[peripheral artery disease]].

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Epidemiology of pneumonia
...piratory infections world map - DALY - WHO2004.svg|thumb]] '''Epidemiology of Pneumonia''' ...cation of this study to control the disease. Pneumonia affects individuals of all ages, but it is particularly severe in young children, the elderly, and

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Prevalence of mental disorders
'''Prevalence of Mental Disorders''' ...eatment and prevention strategies. Mental disorders encompass a wide range of conditions, including [[depression]], [[anxiety disorders]], [[bipolar diso

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International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness
== International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness == ...since grown to become the leading international organization in the field of eye health.

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Neuroepidemiology
...udy of neurological diseases. This field aims to improve our understanding of these diseases, their development, and the ways to prevent and treat them. ...le. Neuroepidemiology, as a branch of epidemiology, applies the principles of epidemiology to these neurological conditions.

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Encyclopedia Of Public Health
'''Encyclopedia of Public Health''' ...ities through education, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and research for disease and injury prevention.

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Healthy Life Years
...population. It is a significant indicator for measuring the effectiveness of health policies and interventions. ...cy alone, as it considers not just the length of life but also the quality of life.

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University of Ottawa Heart Institute
...ncluding [[clinical research]], [[medical education]], and the development of innovative [[heart health]] strategies. ...inception, the UOHI has grown significantly, both in size and in the scope of its services, becoming a leading center for cardiac care in Canada and inte

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Tropical medicine organisations
...s work to improve health outcomes and reduce the burden of disease in some of the most vulnerable communities. ...ents, public health campaigns, and capacity building in healthcare systems of developing countries.

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Epidemiology of stomach cancer
'''Epidemiology of Stomach Cancer''' ...and mortality rates worldwide. Understanding the epidemiological patterns of stomach cancer is crucial for developing prevention, screening, and treatme

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Polycap
...ities of five distinct medications, targeting the prevention and reduction of [[myocardial infarction|heart attacks]] and [[stroke]]s. ...hjersey.com/news/nation/42172847.html "Study says one combo pill does work of five"], ''[[The Record (Bergen County)]]'', March 31, 2009. Accessed March

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Generation Scotland
...versity of Glasgow]], the [[University of Aberdeen]], and the [[University of Dundee]]. The project focuses on understanding the genetic and environmenta ...cipants across Scotland. This comprehensive dataset enables researchers to study the genetic predispositions to various health conditions, as well as how th

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Epidemiology of malnutrition
...luding a new cold storage unit for dairy, eggs and meat.]] '''Epidemiology of Malnutrition''' ...overweight. The global burden of malnutrition is vast, affecting millions of people across all age groups and geographies, with significant impacts on h

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Tropical medicine and hygiene journals
...ng research findings, case studies, and reviews related to various aspects of [[tropical medicine]], [[public health]], [[epidemiology]], and [[hygiene]] ...umental in advancing knowledge on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases in tropical regions, where healthcare systems often face significa

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Miguel Ángel Martínez-González
...ing of the impact of diet on chronic diseases, particularly in the context of the [[Mediterranean diet]]. Martínez-González has been a leading research ...zález was born in Spain. He pursued his medical degree at the [[University of Navarra]], where he later also obtained his PhD in Public Health. His acade

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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
...us, debilitating, and disabling diseases, LSTM plays a crucial role in the global fight against [[infectious diseases]], including [[malaria]], [[tuberculosi The foundation of the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine was driven by the need to address the health issues affli

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Advances in Parasitology
...gies. This article provides an overview of the major advances in the field of parasitology. ...ic health issue, especially in tropical and subtropical regions. The study of these organisms and the diseases they cause is crucial for developing strat

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