Global Burden of Disease

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
GBD
Pronunciation
/ˈgloʊbəl ˈbərdən əv dɪˈziz/
Category
Medical
Related Field
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Examples in Context

  1. By reducing air pollution levels, we can help countries reduce the global burden of disease from respiratory infections, heart disease, and lung cancer.
  2. The global burden of disease : 2004 update, published in2008.
  3. Road traffic deaths and injuries are predicted to become the third largest contributor to the global burden of disease by2020.
  4. Up to90 % of the global burden of disease from melanoma and other skin cancers are estimated to be due to UVR exposure.
  5. By focusing on reducing environmental risk factors, nearly a quarter of the global burden of disease can be prevented.

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