A research center at @UW quantifying global health challenges & developing the Global Burden of Disease study: https://t.co/oZEYdt6DF5The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent global health research center at the University of Washington.

Core values

- Projects focused on health metrics and evaluation, such as those by IHME, WifOR, or the American Heart Association, address critical societal needs by quantifying the impact of health interventions and social determinants on health outcomes. This helps in identifying areas where investments can yield the greatest returns in terms of health and economic benefits[1][4][5].
- These projects aim to improve quality of life by measuring the effectiveness of health interventions, reducing the burden of diseases, and enhancing productivity. For example, WifOR’s Social Impact model measures how medical innovations reduce impairment and increase productivity, translating these benefits into monetary terms to highlight their societal value[1][5].
- By providing actionable insights and data, these projects promote positive change by informing policy decisions, guiding investments, and encouraging collaboration among stakeholders. This can lead to better health outcomes, reduced health disparities, and improved community well-being[2][4].
- The use of common metrics and standardized approaches helps in comparing health outcomes across different populations, facilitating community-level assessments and improvement plans. This contributes significantly to community well-being by targeting specific health needs and social determinants[2][4].