[Evolution of the burden of injuries in Brazil: a comparison between 1998 and 2008]. / A evolução da carga de causas externas no Brasil: uma comparação entre os anos de 1998 e 2008.
Cad Saude Publica
; 31(10): 2169-84, 2015 Oct.
Article
in Pt
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26735384
ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to compare estimates of external causes based on the Global Burden of Disease in Brazil Study for the years 1998 and 2008. Methods included estimation of DALYs (disability-adjusted life years) and YLL (years of life lost), based on the methodology proposed in the Global Burden of Disease Study. Calculation of YLD (years lived with disability) required applying the same methodology in both years, with the 2008 methodology as the standard. Although external causes accounted for some 10% of total DALYs in both years, their internal distribution showed marked differences between regions of Brazil, with a decrease in the Southeast and increase in the North and Northeast. There was an increase in intentional causes, and YLLs accounted for the largest share of DALYs. The results can support new policies and/or improve existing ones to address external causes.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Wounds and Injuries
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Cause of Death
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
Pt
Journal:
Cad Saude Publica
Journal subject:
SAUDE PUBLICA
Year:
2015
Document type:
Article
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