Cardiovascular disease and cancer are a growing share of the global disease burden

Global burden (million DALYs*) of diseases covered by Roche's focus therapeutic areas as share of total, 2000-2021

The burden of disease is calculated using the disability-adjusted life year (DALY). One DALY represents the loss of the equivalent of one year of full health.
Chart: ptur Source: Global health estimates by World Health Organization Get the data
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