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  • The Burden of Disease in Los Angeles County  (340 kb)
    Issue date: 01/01/2000. This report employs a new method the Global Burden of Disease to assess the total burden of disease and injury among Los Angeles County residents. The major objectives of this study are to:
    • Provide additional perspective on burden of disease and injury assessment.
    • Advance the public discussion about public health resource allocation.
    Major findings include:
    • Chronic Illnesses, Drug and Alcohol Dependence, Violence,and Unintentional Injuries produce a substantial burden of disease.
    • Burden of disease varies considerably by gender, race/ethnicity and geographic area.

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