Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

🤖 Plain-English Summary

BACKGROUND: Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death is fundamental for public health decision making. Translating these successes to locations where certain causes of death remain entrenched can inform policies that work to improve life expectancy for people everywhere.

🔑 Key Findings

• Cause-specific estimates of mortality and the subsequent effects on life expectancy worldwide are valuable metrics to gauge progress in reducing mortality rates.
• These estimates are particularly important following large-scale mortality spikes, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
• When systematically analysed, mortality rates and life expectancy allow comparisons of the consequences of causes of death globally and over time, providing a nuanced understanding of the effect of these causes on global populations.

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