In 2023, the largest burden of disease for non-communicable diseases worldwide was attributed to cardiovascular diseases, with over *** million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). This was followed by cancers, accounting for nearly *** million global DALYs.
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OWID. (February 7, 2026). Disease burden from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide in 2023, by disease category (in million DALYs) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/1660901/global-disease-burden-from-ncds-by-category/
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OWID. (2026). Disease burden from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide in 2023, by disease category (in million DALYs). ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 21, 2026. /statistics/1660901/global-disease-burden-from-ncds-by-category/
OWID. "Disease Burden from Non-communicable Diseases (Ncds) Worldwide in 2023, by Disease Category (in Million Dalys)." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 7 Feb 2026, /statistics/1660901/global-disease-burden-from-ncds-by-category/
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Disease burden from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide in 2023, by disease category (in million DALYs) [Graph], OWID, February 7, 2026. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1660901/global-disease-burden-from-ncds-by-category/