The Lancet Voice Health metrics, life expectancy, and obesity in the US
The last Lancet Voice of the year delves into the latest findings from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) from our recently released US Special Issue. Ali Mokdad and Emmanuela Gakidou join Miriam Sabin and Gavin Cleaver to explore the comprehensive analysis of the Global Burden of Disease, the alarming trends in obesity and life expectancy, and the critical need for policy changes to improve public health in the United States.
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