The Road Map to Global Health

The GBD is IHME’s annual report on the world’s health, allowing us to understand and address the impact of diseases, injuries and health risks.

Health risks vary enormously by U.S. county and area, and IHME and the GBD helps policymakers and the public figure out how best to spend resources.

IHME and the Department of Global Health train students, fellows, policymakers and health workers worldwide to collect and evaluate data to shape future health interventions.

The Department of Global Health develops, tests and implements innovative approaches to prevent and treat chronic illnesses in low-resource communities around the world. We also train future leaders to reduce the burdens suffered by millions facing chronic illness.

The Department of Global Health works to reduce the impact of environmental changes on human health, to develop approaches to identify and respond to emerging epidemics, and to train future clinicians and researchers to lead the way in both these efforts.

The Department of Global Health takes a life-cycle approach to accelerate discoveries, implement and evaluate innovative programs and policies, and prepare the next generation of global health leaders to support these vulnerable populations.