The concept of burden of disease is crucial in identifying health priorities because it provides a comprehensive measure of the impact of various diseases and health conditions on a population. Metrics like Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) and Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) are commonly used to quantify this burden.
DALYs: Represents the total number of years lost due to illness, disability, or premature death. QALYs: Measures the quality and quantity of life lived, used to assess the value of medical interventions.
