The Global Burden of Disease Epidemiology—When Big Data Impute the Nonexistent
Andrés Román-Urrestarazu, Robin van Kessel
Abstract
This Viewpoint discusses concerns about the data quality of the Global Burden of Disease study with respect to incidence estimates of child and adolescent mental health disorders, such as autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, in low- and middle-income countries.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineEpidemiologyBurden of diseaseIncidence (geometry)Disease burdenPsychiatryAutismDiseaseEnvironmental healthGlobal healthMental healthLow and middle income countriesPublic healthDeveloping countryPopulationPathologyEconomic growthOpticsPhysicsEconomicsAutism Spectrum Disorder ResearchVaccine Coverage and HesitancyMental Health Treatment and Access