Which of the following statements concerning the global burden of disease is accurate?
a. It is an indicator that combines losses from both premature death and disability.
b. It is a less adequate description of the outlook of health in the world than are mortality statistics.
c. It does not measure the impact of communicable diseases.
d. It accurately measures the impact of familial dysfunction and violence.
ANS: A
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