Trends and patterns of global health risk factors (2015-2019): a composite index approach across 100 countries stratified by human development index groups.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Global health risk factors contribute significantly to mortality and morbidity worldwide, with diverse impacts across socio-economic groups. This study developed a composite index for health risk factors and subdomains, including nutrition, environmental risks, and non-communicable diseases, across 100 countries stratified by human development index (HDI) from 2015 to 2019. The index tracks disparities, trends, and associations with human development, aiding in resource allocation and informed policy-making for reducing health risks and improving global health outcomes.

Methods

A panel dataset comprising 100 countries, categorized into four HDI groups, was analyzed for the period 2015 to 2019. Health indicators were selected to construct a Health Risk Factors Inde

SUBMITTER: Junaid KP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12514834 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature