In 2020, neonatal disorders were the leading cause of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) worldwide, accounting for around 192 million years of healthy life lost due to premature death and disability. During this year, COVID-19 was the fourth leading cause, contributing to approximately 123.4 million DALYs. This statistic shows the 10 leading causes of DALYs worldwide in 2020.
Leading causes of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) worldwide in 2020
(in millions)
Characteristic
Millions of years of healthy life lost to premature death and disability
Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs): Years of healthy life lost to premature death and disability. DALYs are the sum of years of life lost (YLLs) and years lived with disability (YLDs).
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IHME. (May 16, 2024). Leading causes of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) worldwide in 2020 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 02, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1481090/leading-causes-of-disease-burden-worldwide-2020/
IHME. "Leading causes of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) worldwide in 2020 (in millions)." Chart. May 16, 2024. Statista. Accessed October 02, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1481090/leading-causes-of-disease-burden-worldwide-2020/
IHME. (2024). Leading causes of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) worldwide in 2020 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 02, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1481090/leading-causes-of-disease-burden-worldwide-2020/
IHME. "Leading Causes of Disability-adjusted Life Years (Dalys) Worldwide in 2020 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 16 May 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1481090/leading-causes-of-disease-burden-worldwide-2020/
IHME, Leading causes of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) worldwide in 2020 (in millions) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1481090/leading-causes-of-disease-burden-worldwide-2020/ (last visited October 02, 2024)
Leading causes of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) worldwide in 2020 (in millions) [Graph], IHME, May 16, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1481090/leading-causes-of-disease-burden-worldwide-2020/