Women's burden of disease and injuries in east Azerbaijan

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study is assessment of burden of disease in East Azerbaijan women. In this project we used of disability adjusted life years [DALY] as an index of burden of disease. 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. This study shows that YLL is 3 fold of YLD and this indicated to lower quality of life of women.