Migraine is one of more than 200 headache disorders but stands out among these as a
major cause of population ill health. In migraine epidemiology, the key variable is …

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death and reduced quality of life, proven by
the latest data of the Global Burden of Disease Study, and is only gaining in prevalence …

Background Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, and
affects people regardless of country, age group, or sex. Using the most recent evidentiary …

Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major threat to human health around
the world. Previous publications have estimated the effect of AMR on incidence, deaths …

Background Human resources for health (HRH) include a range of occupations that aim to
promote or improve human health. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the …

Background Bone fractures are a global public health issue; however, to date, no
comprehensive study of their incidence and burden has been done. We aimed to measure …

Background and purpose: Prediction of stroke impact provides essential information for
healthcare planning and priority setting. We aim to estimate 30-year projections of stroke …

Importance Accurate and up-to-date estimates on incidence, prevalence, mortality, and
disability-adjusted life-years (burden) of neurological disorders are the backbone of …

Background The infection-fatality ratio (IFR) is a metric that quantifies the likelihood of an
individual dying once infected with a pathogen. Understanding the determinants of IFR …

Background: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, inflammatory, debilitating, systemic disease
with a great impact on healthcare systems worldwide. As targeted therapies have …