Burden of Disease Assessment
Preface
Why read this book
Structure of the book
About the authors
Brecht Devleesschauwer
Part I: Calculating DALYs
1
Introduction
2
Basic concepts
3
Data needs
4
Disability weights
5
Comorbidity
6
Residual life expectancy
7
Quantifying uncertainty
7.1
Sources of uncertainty
7.1.1
Parameter uncertainty
7.1.2
Model uncertainty
7.1.3
Methodological uncertainty
7.2
Dealing with uncertainties
7.2.1
Probabilistic sensitivity analysis
7.2.2
Variable importance analysis
7.2.3
Scenario analyses
Part 2: From Theory to Practice
8
Disease models
9
Infectious diseases
10
Injuries
11
Risk factors
Part III: National Burden of Disease Studies
12
Planning and organization
13
Ill-defined deaths
14
Healthy life expectancy
15
Knowledge translation
References
Burden of Disease Assessment: A Practical Guide
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