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
Measuring well-being across the US
Race, gender, and where you live can have a profound impact on your well-being. In a first-of-its kind analysis, new data shows significant disparities in individual well-being as measured by lifespan...
8 Nov 202414min
Community Health Workers are key to remote global care
Half the world’s population lacks access to essential health services. Dr. Madeleine Ballard, CEO and co-founder of the Community Health Impact Coalition (CHIC) and community health worker Prossy Muyi...
15 Okt 202417min
AMR is a major threat to global health
IHME Director Dr. Chris Murray discusses the latest research from GBD, which provides the most comprehensive impact of AMR to date. The data combines historical trends and forecasts through 2050, show...
18 Sep 202412min
From air pollution to smoking, which risk factors contribute the most to health loss?
Understanding the relationship between risk factors and health outcomes is key to improving health and developing evidence-based policy. The latest Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) uses innovative...
16 Maj 202413min
Forecasting the state of world health in 2050
Can we see the future in the present? How will the world be impacted by conditions including diabetes and other non-communicable diseases? How will environmental changes impact health? The latest Glob...
16 Maj 202418min
