Q. What does the term Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY) specifically quantify?
Answer: Disease burden
Notes: Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALY) is a comprehensive metric that assesses the overall disease burden by combining Years of Life Lost (YLL) due to premature death and Years Lost due to Disability (YLD). This measure is crucial for public health planning, especially in countries like India, where a significant portion of DALY is attributed to rural health issues, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

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