The total burden of disability can be measured in units called disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). DALYs represent the total number of years lost to illness, disability, or premature death within a given population.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates show the leading individual diseases and disorders that contribute to total number of DALYs. Depression is number 1!
The total burden of disability can be measured in units called disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). DALYs represent the total number of years lost to illness, disability, or premature death within a given population.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates show the leading individual diseases and disorders that contribute to total number of DALYs. Depression is number 1!