Global surveys are crucial for several reasons: 1. Disease Surveillance: They help monitor the spread of diseases, detect outbreaks, and assess the impact of health interventions. 2. Health Disparities: They highlight health inequalities between different regions and populations, guiding efforts to address gaps. 3. Policy Making: Policymakers use the data to design and implement evidence-based health policies. 4. Resource Allocation: They aid in the efficient distribution of healthcare resources. 5. Research: They provide a rich dataset for epidemiological research, helping to identify risk factors and causal relationships.