DISABILITY-ADJUSTED LIFE YEAR (DALY)

Sept. 14, 2018

According to a study published in Lancet Global Health, the disability-adjusted life years (DALY) rate for diabetes increased in India by 39.6%.

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DALYs for a disease or health condition are calculated as the sum of the Years of Life Lost (YLL) due to premature mortality in the population and the Years Lost due to Disability (YLD) for people living with the health condition or its consequences.
Calculation: DALY = YLL + YLD

Source : Indian Express

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