Disability Adjusted Life Years
Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALY) is a measure used to assess the overall burden of disease on a population. It combines the years of life lost due to premature death and the years lived with disability, providing a comprehensive view of health impacts. One DALY represents one lost year of healthy life.
DALYs help public health officials prioritize health interventions and allocate resources effectively. By quantifying the impact of various health issues, such as chronic diseases or infectious diseases, DALYs facilitate comparisons across different conditions and populations, guiding efforts to improve overall health outcomes.