There are several metrics used to measure the burden of illness, including:
1. Mortality rates: The number of deaths due to a specific condition in a given population. 2. Morbidity: The prevalence and incidence of diseases, often captured through surveys and health records. 3. Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs): A composite measure that represents the total number of years lost due to illness, disability, or early death. 4. Quality-adjusted life years (QALYs): A measure that considers both the quantity and quality of life lived.
