There are several metrics used to measure the burden of diseases, including:
Incidence: The number of new cases of a disease in a specific period. Prevalence: The total number of existing cases of a disease at a given time. Mortality Rate: The number of deaths due to a specific disease in a given period. Years of Life Lost (YLL): The number of years lost due to premature death. Years Lived with Disability (YLD): The number of years lived with a disability due to a disease.
