Burden of disease from injuries, by age, World, 1990 to 2019

Disease burden from injuries by age. Disease burden is measured in DALYs (Disability-Adjusted Life Years). DALYs are used to measure total burden of disease - bothfrom years of life lost and years lived with a disability. One DALY equals one lost year of healthy life.

19902019199520002005201020150100 million200 million300 million70+ year olds50-69 year olds15-49 year olds5-14 year oldsUnder-5s