DALYs and QALYs are essential metrics in disease burden studies:
- DALYs: Measure the total number of years lost due to illness, disability, or premature death within a population. One DALY represents one lost year of "healthy" life. - QALYs: Reflect the quality and quantity of life lived. They are used to assess the value of medical interventions by considering both the extension of life and the quality of life.
