The burden of low back pain in Brazil: estimates from the Global Burden of Disease 2017 Study
Background - The prevalence and burden of musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions are growing around the world, and low[…]
Comparative analysis of completeness of death registration, adult mortality and life expectancy at birth in Brazil at the subnational level
Background - Measuring the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) has been the key to verifying the evolution[…]
The burden of mental disorders attributable by cocaine use: Global Burden of Diseases Study in Brazil, 1990 and 2019
Introduction - Brazil is an important consumer market for cocaine. However, the consequences of this consumption and[…]
The burden of suicide in Brazil: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Introduction - Suicide deaths varies according to location, sex, and age. This study analyzed the Global Burden[…]
The burden of low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout and their respective attributable risk factors in Brazil: results of the GBD 2017 study
Introduction - Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are a major cause of disability worldwide. Different modifiable risk factors are[…]
Physical activity to prevent stroke mortality in Brazil (1990-2019)
Introduction - This study aimed to estimate the burden of stroke mortality due to low levels of[…]
The increasing burden of pancreatic cancer in Brazil from 2000 to 2019: estimates from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019.
Introduction - Pancreatic cancer is increasing worldwide. The burden of pancreatic cancer in Brazil and its states[…]
Aumento da carga de dengue no Brasil e unidades federadas, 2000 e 2015: análise do Global Burden of Disease Study 2015
Objetivo - Descrever as principais métricas sobre dengue geradas pelo Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2015,[…]
A carga dos transtornos mentais e decorrentes do uso de substâncias psicoativas no Brasil: Estudo de Carga Global de Doença, 1990 e 2015
Introdução - Os transtornos mentais e decorrentes do uso de substâncias psicoativas (TM) são altamente prevalentes, gerando[…]
Mortalidade por HIV/Aids no Brasil, 2000-2015: motivos para preocupação?
Introdução e objetivo - Estudos de mortalidade são fundamentais no monitoramento da epidemia de HIV/Aids. Qualidade e[…]