News releases
Read the latest news from IHME about published research.
The Lancet Oncology: Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women worldwide, with annual cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050
In 2023, there were an estimated 2.3 million new breast cancer cases and 764,000 deaths, resulting in around 24 million years of healthy life lost due to illness and early mortality.
U.S. Medical Care is Improving, but Cost and Health Differ Depending on Disease
A first of its kind analysis shows higher health care spending on most of the 132 illnesses and injuries studied saved lives, while outcomes worsened for others.
Better Data for Better Health: NUS Medicine and IHME launch new regional centre to tackle ageing, climate, and chronic disease risks across Southeast Asia
Announcing the launch of the NUS–IHME Global Burden of Disease Research Centre
Ministerio de Salud e IHME firman acuerdo estratégico para fortalecer el análisis de carga de enfermedad y la formulación de políticas públicas
El Ministerio de Salud de Chile (MINSAL) y IHME suscribieron un Memorándum de Entendimiento, orientado a fortalecer la estimación de la carga de enfermedad en Chile y a construir capacidades nacionales sostenibles.
Violence against women and children among top health threats: New global study reveals disease burden far larger than previously estimated
Sexual violence against children and intimate partner violence against women are two of the most devastating yet persistently underrecognized global health challenges and rank among the top risks for mortality and morbidity worldwide, according to research published in The Lancet today.
Nearly one in five child deaths linked to growth failure
Nearly 1 million children around the globe fail to reach their fifth birthday every year due to devastating health consequences linked to child growth failure, making it the third-leading risk factor for mortality and morbidity in children under 5.
American Academy of Neurology: One in two people in the U.S. is affected by a neurological disease or disorder
Disorders of the nervous system impacted more than 180 million of the nearly 333 million Americans in 2021 and were the top cause of health loss in the US.
AARP and Leading Research Organizations Reveal Top Dementia Risk Factors, Pointing to Powerful Prevention Opportunities
New national analysis finds high blood sugar, hearing loss, and lower level of education account for the largest share of preventable dementia cases in the US.
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London Global Cancer Week
Understanding the global burden of cancer: Leveraging Global Burden of Disease study estimates to improve cancer outcomes
Headache disorders affect 3 billion people worldwide—nearly one in every three people, ranking sixth for health loss in 2023
Headache disorders rank among the world’s most disabling conditions, disproportionately affecting women.
Chronic kidney disease has more than doubled since 1990, now affecting nearly 800 million people worldwide
In 2023, chronic kidney disease was the 9th-leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for nearly 1.5 million deaths.
Christopher J.L. Murray Receives 2025 James and Sarah Fries Prize for Improving Health
Christopher J.L. Murray Receives 2025 James and Sarah Fries Prize for Improving Health
New Report Shows Nearly 9 of 10 Global Air Pollution Deaths are From Noncommunicable Diseases
Air pollution continues to exacerbate global health loss, including noncommunicable diseases and dementia, according to the sixth edition of the State of Global Air (SoGA) report.
New Global Burden of Disease Study: mortality declines, youth deaths rise, widening health inequities
Global mortality rates are falling but not among youths and young adults, according to the latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study
Upcoming event: Launch of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023
Please join us for the keynote address, which will be livestreamed from the World Health Summit on October 12, 2025 at 16:00 CEST / 14:00 UTC.