Global burden and inequality of iron deficiency: findings from the Global Burden of Disease datasets 1990-2017.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Iron deficiency (ID) impairs patient physical activity, recognition and life quality, which is difficult to perceive but should not be underestimated. Worldwide efforts have been made to lower ID burden, however, whether it decreased equally in different regions and sexes is unclear. This study is to examine regional and sex inequalities in global ID from 1990 to 2017.

Methods

We conducted a longitudinal, comparative burden-of-disease study. Disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) of ID were obtained from Global Burden of Disease Report 2017. Human Development Index (HDI) data were obtained from Human Development Report 2017. Gini coefficient and the concentration index were calculated to assess the equities in global burden of ID.

Results

A downward trend o

SUBMITTER: Wang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8933942 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature