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disability-adjusted life years  

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  • The disability-adjusted life year (DALY) measure combines nonfatal outcomes and mortality in a single summary measure of population health. One DALY represents 1 lost year of healthy life. [Source: Encyclopedia of Medical Decision Making; Disability-Adjusted Life Years]

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