%0 Journal Article
%T Women s Burden of Disease and Injuries in East Azerbaijan
%A Sevil Hakimi
%A Mostafa Farahbakhsh
%A Ahmad Kousha
%A Akram Zakeri
%J Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
%D 2012
%I Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
%X Background: The aim of this study is assessment of burden of disease in East Azerbaijan women. Materials and Methods: In this project we used of disability adjusted life years (DALY) as an index of burden of disease. Results: Cardiovascular disease, cancers and unintended injuries 71.98% of DALY for premature death. The 3 leading causes of YLD in East Azerbaijan province were: psycineurotic disorders, musculoskeletal and urogenital diseases.Conclusion: This study shows that YLL is 3 fold of YLD and this indicated to lower quality of life of women.
%K Diseases
%K Women
%K Events
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