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Sylvia Caras <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:07:27 -0700
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WHO's Global Burden of Disease 2004 Update, published 27 October 2008,
provides a new assessment of the global burden of disease and a
comprehensive picture of the global and regional state of health. It can
be downloaded from:

http://www.who.int/healthinfo/global_burden_disease/2004_report_update/en/index.html

...
Depression is the leading cause of years lost due to disability, the
burden being 50% higher for females than males. In both low- and middle-income
countries, and high-income countries, alcohol dependence and problem use
are among the 10 leading causes of disability.
...


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