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    Key concepts for estimating the burden of surgical conditions and the unmet need for surgical care
    with S. Bickler, D. Ozgediz, R. Gosselin, T. Weiser, D. Spiegel, R. Hsia, K. McQueen, and D. Jamison
    BACKGROUND: Surgical care is emerging as a crucial issue in global public health. Methodology is needed to assess the impact of surgical care from a public health perspective. METHODS: A consensus opinion of a group of surgeons, anesthesiologists, and public health experts was established regarding the methodology for estimating the burden of surgical conditions and the unmet need for surgical care. RESULTS: For purposes of analysis, we define surgical conditions as any disease state requiring t…Read more