Global Burden of Disease

Alcohol consumption and health risk research

7 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Alcohol consumption linked to increased health risks and premature death

Scientific research continues to examine the relationship between alcohol consumption and various health outcomes. A study of over 340,000 British adults suggests that beverage type influences mortality; while moderate w

Rising cardiovascular disease in young adults

7 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Global Burden of Disease study highlights rising heart failure trends

Recent medical data indicates a significant rise in cardiovascular issues among younger populations. A study in the journal Neurology found that stroke rates for adults aged 20 to 54 nearly doubled between 1993 and 2020,

Brazil health crisis: rising obesity and diabetes trends

35 clusters · 152 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Obesity in Brazil linked to increased digestive diseases

Diabetes and obesity continue to drive Brazil’s public health challenges. While Type 2 diabetes is linked to obesity, the Brazilian Society of Diabetes has launched screening for type 5 diabetes—a rare form linked to mal

Impact of hormonal changes on women's oral and ocular health

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Menopause and its impact on ocular and oral health

Research indicates that hormonal fluctuations during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause significantly impact women’s oral health. Changes in estrogen and progesterone levels can alter how gums, saliva, oral mucosa, and pe

Global second-hand smoke exposure and tobacco control

6 clusters · 73 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: India health experts call for 100% smoke-free public spaces

A global study published in The Lancet Public Health, part of the Global Burden of Diseases research, indicates that approximately 2.71 billion people, or one in three people worldwide, were exposed to second-hand smoke