Overview
The latest Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 Country Profile for Nepal reveals both progress and persistent health challenges. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ischemic heart disease, and stroke continue to be the leading causes of death in Nepal, while air pollution has emerged as the top risk factor contributing to death and disability, according to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 report by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME).
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