With reference to Global Burden of Diseases GBD consider the following statements 1 GBD is a compreh...........

Science (CSC) Health and Diseases

With reference to Global Burden of Diseases (GBD), consider the following statements:

1. GBD is a comprehensive regional and global assessment of mortality and disability from major diseases, injuries, and risk factors.

2. It is conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO).

3. As per the GBD Report, 2020, air pollution was the leading risk factor for total health loss in India in 2019.

Which of the above statements are incorrect ?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

Correct Option: (b) Explanation: Statement 1 is correct: GBD is a comprehensive regional and global assessment of mortality and disability from major diseases, injuries, and risk factors. Statement 2 is incorrect: It is conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington. Statement 3 is incorrect: The leading risk factor for total health loss in India in 2019 was child and maternal malnutrition while the second leading risk factor was air pollution