Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) 180d ago

Lower respiratory infections (LRI) caused 2.5 million deaths and nearly 100 million disability-adjusted life years in 2023. According to new research published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, the burden of LRI is concentrated on two groups: children under 5 and adults aged 70 years and older — they are experiencing the highest mortality rates.​ This Q&A video with IHME Researcher Sarah Sirota provides insights into this study. Read the study: https://www.healthdata.org/research-analysis/library/global-burden-lower-respiratory-infections-and-aetiologies-1990-2023 An independent population health research organization based at the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) works with collaborators around the world to develop timely, relevant, and scientifically valid evidence that illuminates the state of health everywhere. https://www.healthdata.org/ Where to follow us: • https://www.linkedin.com/company/institute-for-health-metrics-and-evaluation • https://twitter.com/IHME_UW • https://www.facebook.com/IHMEUW