Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME)

Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent research center at UW Vision: All people living long lives in full health.

An independent population health research organization based at the University of Washington School of Medicine, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) works with collaborators around the world to develop timely, relevant, and scientifically valid evidence that illuminates the state of health everywhere. In making our research available and approachable, we aim to inform health policy and practice in pursuit of our vision: all people living long lives in full health. Mission: IHME delivers to the world timely, relevant, and scientifically valid evidence to improve health policy and practice. Research: IHME’s research is organized around answering three critical questions that are essential to understanding the current state of population health and the strategies necessary to improve it. What are the world's major health problems? How well is society addressing these problems? How do we best dedicate resources to maximize health improvement? At the same time, we are expanding the field of health metrics by training the next generation of global health leaders in a science that is both accountable and transparent. We are also commited to data transparency and sharing and have launched the Global Health Data Exchange (GHDx) where methods and results will be freely accessible to all. Thanks to long-term funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and support from the state of Washington, we have been able to set an ambitious agenda for the Institute.

As we reach the end of Women’s History Month in the US, we’re sharing career guidance we recently learned from five wome...
03/31/2026

As we reach the end of Women’s History Month in the US, we’re sharing career guidance we recently learned from five women in IHME’s faculty.

We asked them to reflect on their professional experiences in honor of International Women’s Day on March 8.

Do you have any career insights that would be helpful for women who are considering careers in research and academia?

Read the piece ➜ http://ms.spr.ly/6188QxqY8

Dietary patterns are driving ischemic heart disease (IHD) burden around the world — the largest contributors to diet-rel...
03/30/2026

Dietary patterns are driving ischemic heart disease (IHD) burden around the world — the largest contributors to diet-related IHD were insufficient intake of protective foods (seafood omega-3 fatty acids) and diets low in fiber, fruits, and vegetables rather than any single food group. Diets high in red and processed meats contributed a smaller share of the burden.

Read the new research, published today in Nature Medicine ➩ http://ms.spr.ly/6185QxqPz

Amid the recent outbreak of meningitis in the UK, new research on the global disease burden and associated risk factors ...
03/30/2026

Amid the recent outbreak of meningitis in the UK, new research on the global disease burden and associated risk factors expands previous estimates by analyzing 17 causative pathogens, including bacterial, viral, and fungal sources.

Using Global Burden of Disease 2023 data, researchers found that meningitis caused an estimated 259,000 deaths and 2.54 million cases worldwide in 2023.

Read the study, published today in The Lancet Neurology: http://ms.spr.ly/6185Qxie3

The world has made improvements toward reducing maternal mortality, but progress has slowed in the last 8 years. Matern...
03/27/2026

The world has made improvements toward reducing maternal mortality, but progress has slowed in the last 8 years.

Maternal mortality fell more rapidly between 2000 and 2015, when maternal mortality ratios declined by nearly 3% per year on average. From 2015 to 2023, progress slowed considerably, with global declines averaging only about 0.5% per year and some countries experiencing increases in maternal mortality.

• Read the research published yesterday: http://ms.spr.ly/6182QvUIa

This study used Global Burden of Disease 2023 data, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health.

The average age at which people are dying of ischemic heart disease varies widely around the world — from age 57 to 85 —...
03/26/2026

The average age at which people are dying of ischemic heart disease varies widely around the world — from age 57 to 85 — and this serves as an indicator for how well countries and their health systems are addressing the disease burden.

What can the spectrum of these ages tell us?

It is important to examine the factors that affect ischemic heart disease: access to health care, national demographics, and day-to-day exposure to high blood pressure, high cholesterol, lead, air pollution, and smoking (the leading risk factors in 2023).

• Learn more about this staggering difference across countries from IHME experts ➩ http://ms.spr.ly/6188QQ0an

To tackle some of the biggest health challenges in Southeast Asia, a rapidly growing region with over 700 million people...
03/20/2026

To tackle some of the biggest health challenges in Southeast Asia, a rapidly growing region with over 700 million people, 11 countries, and a diverse population, the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine) and IHME have launched the NUS-IHME Global Burden of Disease Research Centre.

In the newest episode of our Global Health Insights podcast, Professor Chong Yap Seng, Dean of NUS Medicine, and IHME Director Dr. Chris Murray discuss the future of the Centre, a regional hub focusing on combating some of the most pressing health threats: the rise of noncommunicable diseases, the impact of climate change, declining fertility rates, antimicrobial resistance, and maternal health.

Through collaboration, expertise, and Global Burden of Disease study methods, the Centre aims to develop scientific evidence to guide policy action for the entire region as well as country-specific priorities.

Listen to the conversation:
• Spotify: http://ms.spr.ly/6188QqsF4
• Apple Podcasts: http://ms.spr.ly/6189QqsFf
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yALl0KITeak

Learn more about the NUS-IHME Global Burden of Disease Research Centre: http://ms.spr.ly/6182QqsFC

Populations in Brazil gained seven years of life expectancy and experienced improved health outcomes, but health gains v...
03/18/2026

Populations in Brazil gained seven years of life expectancy and experienced improved health outcomes, but health gains varied by location and over time, according to new Global Burden of Disease 2023 research published yesterday.

Highlights from this study:
• Life expectancy increased by about seven years from 1990 to 2019. All-cause age-standardized mortality declined by 34.5% from 1990 to 2023.

• During the COVID-19 pandemic, age-standardized mortality rose in Amazonas (51.4%), Roraima (50.5%), and Rondônia (52.8%), with mortality rates exceeding 900 deaths per 100,000 people in 2021.

• High body mass index became the leading risk factor contributing to disease burden in 2023, overtaking high blood pressure, which had been the top risk factor in 2021.

Learn more about mortality trends, disease burden, risk factors, and life expectancy in Brazil and all 27 federated units: http://ms.spr.ly/6180QUVoE

Women were the main caregivers to those living with brain health disorders, according to research using Global Burden of...
03/12/2026

Women were the main caregivers to those living with brain health disorders, according to research using Global Burden of Disease 2023 data. However, even though women provided more hours of care, men providing care experienced the highest average income loss from 2000 to 2021.

Average lost wages, globally:
• For men: $6,313 per year
• For women: $3,178 per year

Caregivers aged 45 to 54 years (often in their peak earning years) experienced the largest economic losses, highlighting major workforce and economic implications.

Read the study: http://ms.spr.ly/6188QlGWw

In 2023, there were an estimated 2.3 million new breast cancer cases and 764,000 deaths globally, resulting in around 24...
03/11/2026

In 2023, there were an estimated 2.3 million new breast cancer cases and 764,000 deaths globally, resulting in around 24 million years of healthy life lost due to illness and early mortality.

By 2050, breast cancer cases are projected to reach over 3.5 million, according to a new comprehensive study that estimated the global, regional, and national burden of breast cancer among women from 1990 to 2023, with forecasts to 2050.

Read the research: http://ms.spr.ly/6187QeMbU

When measured from birth, improvements to medical care increased medical spending by $234,000 per person over their life...
03/10/2026

When measured from birth, improvements to medical care increased medical spending by $234,000 per person over their lifetime (about $182,000 per additional healthy year of life gained). Recent research published in Value in Health studied US health care spending and healthy life expectancy to understand what Americans received in return for rising medical costs.

Read the study: http://ms.spr.ly/6189QeMZl

New analysis by Think Global Health, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), and the Council on Foreign ...
03/09/2026

New analysis by Think Global Health, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), and the Council on Foreign Relations explores how the “America First” bilateral health agreements could reshape global health financing.

Using Global Burden of Disease and global health spending estimates, IHME researchers found that global health financing fell 21% from 2024 to 2025. Under the new agreements, some partner countries may face growing expectations to increase domestic health spending even as U.S. contributions decline, raising important questions about long-term sustainability and countries’ ability to maintain progress on key health priorities.

Read more: http://ms.spr.ly/6185QiALt

Nominate a global health leader! • The Roux Prize recognizes community health workers, health care providers, and vision...
03/09/2026

Nominate a global health leader!

• The Roux Prize recognizes community health workers, health care providers, and visionaries who dedicate their time and resources to improving population health and pursuing health equity through ongoing contributions and commitment to change. Submit nominations by April 3, 2026: http://ms.spr.ly/6185QeMXl

• The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Emerging Researcher Award celebrates early-career professionals who are focused on high-quality scientific research, methods improvement, and innovative data application using the GBD study. Submit nominations by May 15, 2026: http://ms.spr.ly/6187QeMXW

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