All Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation articles
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NewsDiarrheal diseases remain a leading killer for children under 5, adults 70+
A new global study reports a 60% drop in global mortality from diarrheal diseases, but children and the elderly still have the highest death rates, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
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NewsSub-Saharan Africa leads global HIV decline: Progress made but UNAIDS 2030 goals hang in balance
A new study reveals significant progress in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, alongside a stark warning that current trends indicate the world is not on track to meet the ambitious UNAIDS 2030 targets.
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NewsAMR leads to more deaths and illnesses in the WHO African region than anywhere else
More than 1.05 million deaths were associated with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and 250,000 deaths were attributable to AMR in the WHO African region, posing an unprecedented health threat.
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NewsAMR poses threat in all 35 countries in the Americas
569,000 deaths were linked to bacterial antimicrobial resistance in all 35 countries of the WHO Region of the Americas, according to a new study.