Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)00367-2/fulltext?dgcid=hubspot_email_gbdalerts&utm_campaign=gbdalerts&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8UyWV0E2wdzH8ahD929b2KO95DrZQqwIV5_rkPHYaLWfC3IQmJHcYtugOw1OpyQdaJIf_CHsX_1wG4nZF52IsKL1PcPQ&_hsmi=311643152&utm_content=311597708&utm_source=hs_email Background Regular, detailed reporting on population health by underlying cause of death is fundamental for public health decision making. Cause-specific estimates of mortality and the subsequent effects on life expectancy worldwide are valuable metrics to gauge progress in reducing mortality rates. These estimates are particularly important following large-scale mortality spikes, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. When systematically analysed, mortality rates and life expectancy allow comparisons of the consequences of causes of death globally and over time, providing a nuanced understanding of the effect of these causes on global populations.