Scottish Burden of Disease (SBOD) study: developments and findings of local estimates

BackgroundA criticism of Burden of Disease (BOD) estimates has been that they only provide evidence for national policy and aren’t relevant for local needs. This has led to a growing call for BOD studies to provide more granular estimates for sub-national geographies, particularly within European countries, to help support local policy makers with evidence-based decision making. AimTo develop local BOD estimates and investigate...