Burden of non-communicable diseases in South Asia: a decomposition analysis
Publication information:
Pradhan J, Pai M, Dwivedi R, et al.
Burden of non-communicable diseases in South Asia: a decomposition analysis. Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition. 2025;44.
Abstract
This study examines the incidence, prevalence, deaths, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in South Asia, exploring the environmental, metabolic, and behavioural risk factors, and exploring changes in deaths and DALYs driven by population growth, aging, and mortality rates.