Strengthening the Concept of Burden in Congenital Heart Diseases as a Contributor in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals: A Bibliometric Study

Abstract

According to The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health 2020, published online in March 2020, the GBD Study is the most comprehensive worldwide observational epidemiological study to date. It describes mortality and morbidity (the rate of incidence of a disease) from major diseases, injuries, and risk factors to health at global, national, and regional levels. Examining trends from 1990 to the present and making comparisons across populations could enable the understanding of changing health challenges facing people across the world, in the twenty-first century. Published in October 2020, The Lancet's special issue on GBD includes the most up-to-date global health data from 2019, with the latest analysis focused on 5 key themes: demographics, diseases and injuries, risk factors, population forecasting, and universal health coverage. By tracking progress within and between countries, GBD provides an important tool to inform clinicians, researchers, and policymakers, promote accountability, and improve lives worldwide. 1