On 7 October 2024, the Standardised Reporting of Burden of Disease Studies (STROBOD) statement got published by Population Health Metrics. The statement aims to serve as a standard protocol for reporting DALY calculations. The widespread application of the STROBOD statement will increase consistency and transparency in reporting of BOD studies, which will enhance usability of BOD estimates. The statement will furthermore serve as an educational tool, as it helps researchers and students to understand the different choices and assumptions that need to be made when calculating DALYs.

More information about the statement is available via https://www.burden-eu.net/outputs/strobod.