Health topics
Air pollution
Air pollution affects millions of people worldwide. Both household and outdoor air pollution pose severe threats related to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, cancers, and other conditions.
Alcohol use
Alcohol use is a major risk factor for death and disability worldwide. In some countries, it is the number one risk factor for men.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
AMR poses a major threat to human health around the world. AMR occurs when microorganisms, such as bacteria, adapt in ways that make currently available treatments for infections less effective.
Burden of Proof
We investigated which health recommendations have the biggest impact, so everyone from health-conscious individuals to policymakers can understand the strength of evidence behind certain risks and outcomes.
Child health
Despite notable advancements and progress made by many countries in reducing child mortality rates, millions of children continue to lose their lives before turning five.
Covid-19
COVID-19 was first identified in December 2019 and was declared a global pandemic within months. It became the second-leading cause of death in 2021, causing a global decline in life expectancy.
Diet
How much disease burden can be attributed to diet, and what components of our diet are most harmful? We explore the link between dietary changes and population health.
HIV/AIDS
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).
Maternal health
Maternal health refers to the health of women and childbearing people during pregnancy, childbirth, and the post-natal months. Despite overall improvement in maternal outcomes since 1990, disparities remain.
Maternal health
Maternal health refers to the health of women and childbearing people during pregnancy, childbirth, and the post-natal months. Despite overall improvement in maternal outcomes since 1990, disparities remain.
Mental health
Mental disorders are among the top 10 leading causes of health loss worldwide, with anxiety and depressive disorders ranked as the most common across all age groups and locations.
Neurological disorders
Maternal health refers to the health of women and childbearing people during pregnancy, childbirth, and the post-natal months. Despite overall improvement in maternal outcomes since 1990, disparities remain.
Smoking and tobacco
While smoking prevalence has decreased over the past 30 years, the total number of smokers worldwide has continued to increase due to population growth, contributing significantly to disease burden.
Suicide and self-harm
Every 2 minutes, 3 people die due to suicide. By working together at the community level, we can prevent suicide and self-harm through awareness, intervention, and support systems.
Vaccine coverage
Vaccines are a powerful tool for saving lives and improving health, but their power can be diluted by gaps in coverage. We study routine childhood immunizations to understand and address these gaps.