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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Epidemiological transition ratio is defined as:-
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The correct answer is  Epidemiological Transition Ratio is defined as the ratio of DALYs caused by CMNNDs (Communicable, maternal, neonatal, and nutritional diseases) to those caused by NCDs and injuries. A ratio >1 indicates a higher burden of CMNNDs than NCDs and injuries, while a ratio <1 indicates the opposite. The lower the ratio, the greater the contribution of NCDs and injuries to a state's overall disease burden.