Diseases due to unhealthy environments: an updated estimate of the global burden of disease attributable to environmental determinants of health.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The update of the global burden of disease attributable to the environment is presented. The study focuses on modifiable risks to show the potential health impact from environmental interventions.

Methods

Systematic literature reviews on 133 diseases and injuries were performed. Comparative risk assessments were complemented by more limited epidemiological estimates, expert opinion and information on disease transmission pathways. Population attributable fractions were used to calculate global deaths and global disease burden from environmental risks.

Results

Twenty-three percent (95% CI: 13-34%) of global deaths and 22% (95% CI: 13-32%) of global disability adjusted life years (DALYs) were attributable to environmental risks in 2012. Sixty-eight percent of

SUBMITTER: Pruss-Ustun A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5939845 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature