Summary Background Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) cause a large burden of
disease globally. Some infectious diseases cause an increased risk of developing specific …

Background Although the burden of disease in sub-Saharan Africa continues to be
dominated by infectious diseases, countries in this region are undergoing a demographic …

Background Future trends in disease burden and drivers of health are of great interest to
policy makers and the public at large. This information can be used for policy and long-term …

Background Countries have agreed to reduce premature mortality from the four main non-
communicable diseases (NCDs) by 25% from 2010 levels by 2025 (referred to as the 25× 25 …

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent the leading cause of death worldwide,
killing 41 million people each year—equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally. Among NCDs …

Background Peer-reviewed literature on health is almost exclusively published in English,
limiting the uptake of research for decision making in francophone African countries. We …

Background Since 1990, health priorities in sub-Saharan Africa (SSAF) have been set
primarily by epidemics of infectious diseases. For future global health efforts, it is important …

Background Infections with certain viruses, bacteria, and parasites are strong risk factors for
specific cancers. As new cancer statistics and epidemiological findings have accumulated in …

Background Reducing the burden of death due to infection is an urgent global public health
priority. Previous studies have estimated the number of deaths associated with drug …

Background Understanding the health consequences associated with exposure to risk
factors is necessary to inform public health policy and practice. To systematically quantify the …