Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME)

03/12/2026

Women were the main caregivers to those living with brain health disorders, according to research using Global Burden of Disease 2023 data. However, even though women provided more hours of care, men providing care experienced the highest average income loss from 2000 to 2021.

Average lost wages, globally:
• For men: $6,313 per year
• For women: $3,178 per year

Caregivers aged 45 to 54 years (often in their peak earning years) experienced the largest economic losses, highlighting major workforce and economic implications.

Read the study: http://ms.spr.ly/6188QlGWw

03/11/2026

In 2023, there were an estimated 2.3 million new breast cancer cases and 764,000 deaths globally, resulting in around 24 million years of healthy life lost due to illness and early mortality.

By 2050, breast cancer cases are projected to reach over 3.5 million, according to a new comprehensive study that estimated the global, regional, and national burden of breast cancer among women from 1990 to 2023, with forecasts to 2050.

Read the research: http://ms.spr.ly/6187QeMbU

03/10/2026

When measured from birth, improvements to medical care increased medical spending by $234,000 per person over their lifetime (about $182,000 per additional healthy year of life gained). Recent research published in Value in Health studied US health care spending and healthy life expectancy to understand what Americans received in return for rising medical costs.

Read the study: http://ms.spr.ly/6189QeMZl

03/09/2026

New analysis by Think Global Health, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), and the Council on Foreign Relations explores how the “America First” bilateral health agreements could reshape global health financing.

Using Global Burden of Disease and global health spending estimates, IHME researchers found that global health financing fell 21% from 2024 to 2025. Under the new agreements, some partner countries may face growing expectations to increase domestic health spending even as U.S. contributions decline, raising important questions about long-term sustainability and countries’ ability to maintain progress on key health priorities.

Read more: http://ms.spr.ly/6185QiALt

03/09/2026

Nominate a global health leader!

• The Roux Prize recognizes community health workers, health care providers, and visionaries who dedicate their time and resources to improving population health and pursuing health equity through ongoing contributions and commitment to change. Submit nominations by April 3, 2026: http://ms.spr.ly/6185QeMXl

• The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Emerging Researcher Award celebrates early-career professionals who are focused on high-quality scientific research, methods improvement, and innovative data application using the GBD study. Submit nominations by May 15, 2026: http://ms.spr.ly/6187QeMXW

03/08/2026

Read more about global risk factors in the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 capstone published in The Lancet that studied the burden of diseases, injuries, and risk factors in 204 countries from 1990 to 2023: http://ms.spr.ly/6184QeMVo

03/07/2026

Nearly 1 in 3 individuals were affected by headache disorders in 2023 — a total of 3 billion people around the world. More than one-fifth of the global headache burden was linked to pain medication overuse highlighting major opportunities for safer pain management and improved access to care.

Yvonne Xu, co-author and Research Scientist at IHME, discusses the key findings from recent research in a Q&A video:

Nearly 1 in 3 individuals were affected by headache disorders in 2023 — a total of 3 billion people around the world. More than one-fifth of the global heada...

03/06/2026

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, we’re highlighting insights from women leaders in global health research at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME).

IHME faculty members share reflections that offer thoughtful guidance on resilience, mentorship, navigating self-doubt, and building meaningful careers in science. From defining success on your own terms to recognizing the value of your unique perspective, their stories provide inspiration for anyone pursuing a path in research, academia, or global health.

Read the full piece here: http://ms.spr.ly/6185QgvNH

03/06/2026

Caregiving hours for people supporting individuals living with brain health disorders have increased over 3% per year from 2000 to 2021, driven by population aging and rising prevalence of brain-related disorders.

Stroke accounted for the most caregiving hours (1.4 billion per week globally), while Alzheimer’s and other dementias accounted for the largest share of lost earnings (16% of total costs).

Read the research, published in The Lancet Public Health: http://ms.spr.ly/6180QeMME

03/05/2026

To***co use, poor diet, low physical activity, and high alcohol consumption continue to contribute significantly to the global toll of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), particularly for ischemic heart disease and atrial fibrillation, according to research that examined the global burden of CVD from 1990 to 2023, published in the JACC Journals: http://ms.spr.ly/6188QeMKu

03/04/2026

IHME Director Dr. Christopher Murray and UCLA Chancellor Dr. Julio Frenk recently discussed The Lancet Commission on Health Systems Performance Assessment — estimating the performance of countries’ health systems using the best available evidence. Understanding health systems and social determinants of health can help policymakers develop targeted interventions.

Listen to the conversation in our new episode of the Global Health Insights podcast: http://ms.spr.ly/6185QeMGz

• Spotify: http://ms.spr.ly/6187QeMG3
• Apple Podcasts: http://ms.spr.ly/6188QeMGO

03/03/2026

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women worldwide, with annual cases expected to reach over 3.5 million by 2050. According to a new study using Global Burden of Disease 2023 study data published in The Lancet Oncology, breast cancer continues to be the leading cause of cancer-related illness and premature death among women around the globe.

• Read the study: http://ms.spr.ly/6189Qez4d
• Use the GBD Compare data visualization tool to view global breast cancer trends by time period, age, location, and more: http://ms.spr.ly/6182Qez4g