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Global Burden of Disease (GBD) and US Burden -- a ranking

Translational Medicine & Clinical Diagnosis: Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD)

This in depth study of the burden of multiple diseases, their risk factors for the first time compares the US to other countries in the health of its people. We don't look so hot. You would live longer in Japan. Take a look. This is a land mark study. 

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