Which of the Following Statements About Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) Is

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) is incorrect?

• A) DALYs measure the overall disease burden of a condition on society in terms of number of years lost due to poor health, disability, or death.
• B) DALY is calculated by a formula that includes factors such as prevalence and incidence of disease.
• C) Countries with high rates of preventable disease and premature death have a lower number of DALYs than healthier countries.
• D) DALYs are commonly used by health researchers.

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