Table 1. List of the five diseases with the highest and lowest DCI values during the period of 1990-2016.
| Code | Disease name | Disease section | DCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest DCI | |||
| 459 | Malignant skin melanoma | Neoplasms | 1.210 |
| 441 | Colon and rectal cancer | Neoplasms | 1.170 |
| 502 | Peripheral artery disease | Cardiovascular diseases | 1.169 |
| 456 | Pancreatic cancer | Neoplasms | 1.159 |
| 533 | Vascular intestinal disorders | Digestive diseases | 1.152 |
| Lowest DCI | |||
| 345 | Malaria | Neglected tropical diseases and malaria | -2.045 |
| 350 | African trypanosomiasis | Neglected tropical diseases and malaria | -1.978 |
| 370 | Maternal obstructed labor and uterine rupture | Maternal and neonatal disorders | -1.957 |
| 358 | Yellow fever | Neglected tropical diseases and malaria | -1.893 |
| 340 | Tetanus | Other infectious diseases | -1.883 |
Notes: DCI: Disease Complexity Index; Average values for 1990-2016.