Delivering scientific evidence through the NUS-IHME Global Burden of Disease Research Centre
The NUS-IHME Global Burden of Disease Research Centre is a new regional hub to serve as a key analytical engine for Southeast Asia and the surrounding region by delivering scientific evidence that its...
11 Mars 19min
How health systems and social determinants of health can guide policy
IHME Director Dr. Christopher Murray and UCLA Chancellor Dr. Julio Frenk discuss The Lancet Commission on Health Systems Performance Assessment and how the information will allow policymakers and othe...
25 Feb 35min
Global Burden of Disease 2023 is officially released
The Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) is the most comprehensive assessment of health trends and conditions across countries. GBD provides detailed analysis of disease burden related to life expecta...
14 Okt 202522min
Advocating for access to oral health care in rural Nigeria
In Nigeria, less than 20% of the population has access to oral health care. This reflects a stark reality in many parts of the world--dental health remains one of the most neglected areas of public he...
14 Okt 202512min
Health trends in the ASEAN region
“We chose these four topics to highlight some of the ongoing and emerging population health challenges faced by the region in recent years,” said Dr. Marie Ng, lead author and Affiliate Associate Prof...
28 Maj 202528min
Understanding health care spending in the United States
Health care spending in the US is expected to reach more than $7 trillion by 2031. New research by IHME examines US health care spending by county and health condition and finds significant variation....
14 Feb 202518min
The growing crisis of obesity in the US
It’s an issue across every state and every age group: sharply rising rates of overweight and obesity. The most comprehensive study of current and future trends in the United States finds that by 2050,...
21 Nov 202411min
