Objectives We aimed to provide the most updated estimates on the global burden of
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to improve management strategies. Design We extracted …

Despite major achievements in child survival, the burden of neonatal mortality has remained
high and even increased in some countries since 1990. Currently, most neonatal deaths are …

Background Understanding health trends and estimating the burden of disease at the
national and subnational levels helps policy makers track progress and identify disparities in …

Background Estimates of demographic metrics are crucial to assess levels and trends of
population health outcomes. The profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on …

Background Stillbirths are a major public health issue and a sensitive marker of the quality of
care around pregnancy and birth. The UN Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and …

To provide comprehensive estimates of the global, regional, and national burden of infertility
from 1990 to 2017, using findings from a 2017 study on the global burden of disease (GBD) …

Abstract Purpose of Review This contribution reviews the newest empirical evidence
regarding the burden of mental and addictive disorders and weighs their importance for …

Background Neurological disorders are now the leading source of disability globally, and
ageing is increasing the burden of neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinson's …

Background Assessments of age-specific mortality and life expectancy have been done by
the UN Population Division, Department of Economics and Social Affairs (UNPOP), the …

Background Seizures and their consequences contribute to the burden of epilepsy because
they can cause health loss (premature mortality and residual disability). Data on the burden …