Analyze the evolution of disease patterns over time with the GBD Compare Data Visualization tool, the most comprehensive resource available. This powerful tool allows you to answer critical questions about global health, such as: What was the global impact of COVID-19 deaths in 2020? What are the primary drivers of disability in specific countries? And what proportion of lung cancer fatalities are attributable to smoking?
Utilize a diverse array of visualizations including maps, plots, treemaps, and arrow diagrams within GBD Compare to effectively Comparees trends across diseases, injuries, and various risk factors. Delve into detailed health profiles within countries, broken down by age and sex, facilitate country-to-country comparisons, and investigate regional and global health trends. GBD Compare is accessible in 16 languages, and its comprehensive dataset is readily available for download, empowering in-depth analysis and research.
To understand how to fully leverage the capabilities of this visualization tool, explore the tutorial.
For detailed terms and conditions governing the use of GBD Compare, please visit http://www.healthdata.org/about/terms-and-conditions.
Downloading Data with Special Characters in GBD Compare
For users needing to download data in languages incorporating special characters, follow these steps to ensure data integrity when using Excel:
- Begin by downloading your data in CSV format and save it to your desired location.
- Open Microsoft Excel and navigate to the Data tab in the menu bar.
- Select the From Text/CSV option, typically found within the ‘Get & Transform Data’ group.
- Locate and select the CSV file you wish to import.
- Click Import. This action will launch the Power Query Editor.
- In the Power Query Editor, ensure that the file origin is set to 65001: Unicode (UTF-8) to correctly handle special characters.
- Verify that the delimiter is set to Comma to properly parse the CSV data.
- Click Load to import the data into Excel.
Access the GBD Compare Data Visualization tool directly at http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare.
Citation for GBD Compare
When referencing GBD Compare in your work, please use the following citation:
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2024. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Accessed [INSERT DATE])
Browser Compatibility Notes
For optimal performance with GBD Compare, it is recommended to use the latest versions of Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Firefox. If you encounter display issues, try resetting your browser zoom to 100% using Ctrl+0. Clearing your browser’s cache, as detailed at http://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser’s-Cache, can also resolve loading or distortion problems.
