Estimation of Disability-Adjusted Life Years among Patients Presenting with End-Stage Liver Disease

Abstract

Introduction: Disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) is a multidimensional metric utilized to quantify specific disease burdens. It has the potential to highlight both fatal and non-fatal outcomes of disease and thus help in policymaking and health resource allocation. Chronic liver disease, secondary to preventable causes, is one of the main contributors to morbidity and mortality. It demands the attention of researchers and policymakers alike. The primary aim of this study was to quantify the disease burden due to end-stage liver disease in terms of years of life lost (YLL), years lost to disability (YLD), and DALYs.