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    Background:

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    • Identifying key ethical dilemmas in health impact measurement, including prioritization and benefit-weighting.
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    • Highlighting the complexities of comparing benefits for diverse populations.

    Conclusions:

    • Normative issues are central to accurate and ethical health impact measurement.
    • Developing robust indicators requires addressing questions of prioritization and equity.
    • Further research is needed to refine methods for assessing global health impact.