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Global, regional, and national burden of gout, 1990–2020, and projections to 2050

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There are notable inequities in maternal death rates among different groups in the United States.

In the US, evidence suggests that unlike other high-income countries, maternal disorders and death are increasing. In 2019, twice as many maternal deaths were observed as in 1990.


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Global Burden of Disease (GBD)

The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study provides a comprehensive picture of mortality and disability across countries, time, age, and sex. It quantifies health loss from hundreds of diseases, injuries, and risk factors, so that health systems can be improved and disparities eliminated.

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On gun violence, the United States is an outlier

When we look exclusively at high-income countries and territories with populations of 10 million or more, the US ranks first for its high levels of gun violence.