Abstract: Objective To study the research progress and measur methods of disease burden in the world. Result It was found that chart of disease had changed.The disease burden of chronic diseases was more serious than that of other diseases.Measured by disability-adjusted life year(DALY),the indicator introduced by world bank is more approving and more scientific method to decide the prior investment aspect in medical fields.Because DALY can express the influence of diseaseg to health all-sidely and reasonably. Conclusion It is urgent to study disease burden measured by DALY in china.
Publication Year: 2001
Publication Date: 2001-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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