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Share of total disease burden by cause, World, 2017

Total disease burden, measured in Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) by sub-category of disease or injury.
DALYs measure the total burden of disease – both from years of life lost due to premature death and years lived with a disability. One DALY equals one lost year of
healthy life.

0%2%4%6%8%10%12%14%Cardiovascular diseases14.66%Cancers9.36%Neonatal disorders7.45%Musculoskeletal disorders5.53%Mental and substance use disorders4.89%Other NCDs4.87%Respiratory diseases4.5%Neurological disorders4.44%Unintentional injuries4.24%Digestive diseases3.41%Transport injuries3.02%Malaria & neglected tropical diseases2.49%Nutritional deficiencies2.31%Liver disease1.66%Self-harm1.36%Interpersonal violence1.04%Maternal disorders0.47%Conflict & terrorism0.4%Natural disasters0.05%