Analysis of the burden and trends of communicable diseases in Pacific Island countries from 1990 to 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Communicable diseases contribute substantially to morbidity and death rates worldwide, particularly in low-and middle-income countries. Pacific Island countries face unique challenges in addressing these diseases due to their remote locations and limited resources. Understanding the burden and trends of these diseases in this region is crucial for developing effective public health interventions.

Objective

This study aimed to analyze the burden and trends of communicable diseases in Pacific Island countries from 1990 to 2019.

Methods

We utilized data from the 2019 Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study to analyze indicators including incidence, death, and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). Excel 2016, R 4.2.1, and GraphPad Prism 9 were used to analyze an

SUBMITTER: Li Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10590040 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature