The global burden of disease study—which has been affiliated with the World Bank and the
World Health Organisation (WHO) and is now housed in the Institute for Health Metrics and …

Background Examining life expectancy and general mortality rates, the health of the
population of Geneva can be described as one of the best in the world. However, in some …

Background Through a comprehensive analysis of Italy's estimates from the Global Burden
of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD) 2017, we aimed to understand the …

Summary Background The UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are grounded in
the global ambition of" leaving no one behind". Understanding today's gains and gaps for …

Millennium Project faced in the 19th century, when the first wave of urban industrialisation
imposed uncomfortably similar health threats upon the growing cities of Europe and the …

In 2015, 193 nations committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals
(SDGs), defined in Transforming our world: the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. 1 …

Background Low socioeconomic position is consistently associated with increased risk of
premature death. The aim of this study is to measure the aggregate scale of inequality in …

Background Over the last 30 years, South Africa has experienced four 'colliding epidemics'
of HIV and tuberculosis, chronic illness and mental health, injury and violence, and …

The UK, and other high-income countries, are experiencing substantial increases in living
costs. Several overlapping and intersecting economic crises threaten physical and mental …

Background Understanding the magnitude of cancer burden attributable to potentially
modifiable risk factors is crucial for development of effective prevention and mitigation …