Disability-adjusted life year

The Disability-Adjusted Life Year (DALY) is a measure used in public health to quantify the overall burden of disease and disability in a population. It combines both the years of life lost due to premature mortality (YLL) and the years lived with disability (YLD) due to ill health. Here's a breakdown of the components: 1. **Years of Life Lost (YLL)**: This component accounts for the years lost when a person dies prematurely.