Journal article

Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors in Child and Adolescent Health, 1990 to 2017: Findings from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors 2017 Study

NJ Kassebaum, RC Reiner, HE Olsen, CT Ikeda, MM Echko, KE Ballestreros, H Manguerra, I Martopullo, A Millear, C Shields, A Smith, B Strub, M Abebe, Z Abebe, BM Adhena, TB Adhikari, M Akibu, RM Al-Raddadi, N Alvis-Guzman, CAT Antonio Show all

JAMA Pediatrics | AMER MEDICAL ASSOC | Published : 2019

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Abstract

Importance: Understanding causes and correlates of health loss among children and adolescents can identify areas of success, stagnation, and emerging threats and thereby facilitate effective improvement strategies. Objective: To estimate mortality and morbidity in children and adolescents from 1990 to 2017 by age and sex in 195 countries and territories. Design, Setting, and Participants: This study examined levels, trends, and spatiotemporal patterns of cause-specific mortality and nonfatal health outcomes using standardized approaches to data processing and statistical analysis. It also describes epidemiologic transitions by evaluating historical associations between disease indicators and..

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