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The power of models
The power of models
In our last post, we mentioned that, for the GBD, statistical estimation techniques make it possible to identify the most burdensome…
IHME
Oct 26, 2018
Why estimate?
Why estimate?
We’ve talked a little bit about the more than 90,000 data sources that we use in the Global Burden of Disease. And we’ve explored some of…
IHME
Aug 27, 2018
Determining causes of death: How we re-classify miscoded deaths
Determining causes of death: How we re-classify miscoded deaths
As it turns out, knowing what someone died of can be complicated. We often talk and think about death as a singular event. We say, “he died…
IHME
Jul 24, 2018
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Accelerating progress toward universal health coverage in Kenya
Accelerating progress toward universal health coverage in Kenya
As part of its Big Four agenda, the government of Kenya is committed to providing universal health coverage by 2022. Reaching such an…
IHME
Aug 27, 2018
Clearing the air: Using GBD to understand the impact of pollution on health
Clearing the air: Using GBD to understand the impact of pollution on health
How do we quantify the health impacts of a risk factor such as pollution, which is pervasive, difficult to detect, and often underreported?
IHME
May 11, 2018
Tackling America’s Burden
Tackling America’s Burden
While the US spends more money on health than any other country, it ranks 40th for life expectancy worldwide. Across states, life…
IHME
Apr 25, 2018
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