A community health nurse is investigating international diseases. Which of the following would the nurse track by using the global burden of disease (GBD)?

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The global burden of disease (GBD) is a comprehensive regional and global research program that assesses mortality and disability from major diseases, injuries, and risk factors. It measures the impact of diseases not just in terms of mortality (premature death) but also in terms of disability, providing a more comprehensive picture of the health challenges facing populations. This includes the losses of healthy life that result from disability, making option B the correct answer.

A Community Health Nurse Is Investigating International Diseases