Commentary

We have all heard the saying, “when you educate a woman, you educate a nation”; I feel like I have heard it so much that, unfortunately, it rings cliché-like.

Disease burden is the overall impact that health conditions have on an individual and society alike.  It is not limited to one’s disability, quality of life and life expectancy but also the financial implications associated with the development of serious health conditions.  The cost of disease far exceeds the cost associated with maintaining health.