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Dr. Balasankar Ganesan


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Dr. Balasankar Ganesan is a distinguished researcher and clinician, ranked among the top 2% of scientists globally in clinical medicine, as recognized by the 2024 Stanford and Elsevier rankings. With numerous publications in prestigious journals, including The Lancet, his work has made a significant impact on the field. Dr. Ganesan holds dual PhDs in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU). He also earned a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from HKPU and recently completed a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a research specialization from the University of Wollongong, Australia.

Dr. Ganesan’s research expertise spans digital health technology, aging, stroke, and the global burden of diseases. As a recognized leader in health promotion and policy, he continues to contribute to global health initiatives and shape the future of healthcare delivery. His interdisciplinary approach drives innovative solutions and evidence-based practices that aim to improve health outcomes worldwide.

RESEARCH OUTPUT

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Global, regional, and national burden of diabetes from 1990 to 2021, with projections of prevalence to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBDD Collaborators*, B Ganesan

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Burden of disease scenarios by state in the USA, 2022–50: a forecasting analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD2021 US Burden of Disease and Forecasting Collaborators, Balasankar Ganesan

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The global epidemiology and health burden of the autism spectrum: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 Autism Spectrum Collaborators, Balasankar Ganesan

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The burden of diseases, injuries, and risk factors by state in the USA, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD 2021 US Burden of Disease Collaborators, Balasankar Ganesan

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Global mortality associated with 33 bacterial pathogens in 2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

GBDAR Collaborators, B Ganesan

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Global, regional, and national burden of low back pain, 1990–2020, its attributable risk factors, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD Collaborators & Ganesan Balasankar

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Global, regional, and national burden of osteoarthritis, 1990–2020 and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD Collaborators & Ganesan Balasankar

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Population-level risks of alcohol consumption by amount, geography, age, sex, and year: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2020

GBDA Collaborators, B Ganesan

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Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risks, 1990-2022

Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risks Collaborators George A. Mensah, Valentin Fuster, Christopher J.L. Murray,Gregoy A. Roth…Balasankar Ganesan

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Global burden of 288 causes of death and life expectancy decomposition in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD 2021 Causes of Death Collaborators, Balasankar Ganesan

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Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

B Ganesan, GBDNSD Collaborators

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Impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak quarantine, isolation, and lockdown policies on mental health and suicide

B Ganesan, A Al-Jumaily, KNK Fong, P Prasad, SK Meena, RKY Tong

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Global incidence, prevalence, years lived with disability (YLDs), disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), and healthy life expectancy (HALE) for 371 diseases and injuries in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD 2021 Diseases and Injuries Collaborators, Balasankar Ganesan

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Global burden and strength of evidence for 88 risk factors in 204 countries and 811 subnational locations, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD 2021 Risk Factors Collaborators, Balasankar Ganesan

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Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD collaborators and Balasankar Ganesan

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Ponseti method in the management of clubfoot under 2 years of age: A systematic review

Balasankar Ganesan, Ameersing Luximon, Adel Al-Jumaily, Suchita Kothe Balasankar, Ganesh R Naik

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Global, regional, and national burden of rheumatoid arthritis, 1990–2020, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD collaborators and Balasankar Ganesan

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Global, regional, and national burden of other musculoskeletal disorders, 1990–2020, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD collaborators and Balasankar Ganesan

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Balance control, agility, eye–hand coordination, and sport performance of amateur badminton players: A cross-sectional study

Towel KK Wong, Ada WW Ma, Karen PY Liu, Louisa MY Chung, Young-Hyeon Bae, Shirley SM Fong, Balasankar Ganesan, Hsing-Kuo Wang

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Current conservative management and classification of club foot: A review

G Balasankar, A Luximon, A Al-Jumaily

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Ambient assisted living technologies for older adults with cognitive and physical impairments: a review

B Ganesan, T Gowda, A Al-Jumaily, KNK Fong, SK Meena, RKY Tong

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Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050: a forecasting analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBDF Collaborators, B Ganesan

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on occupational therapy practice and use of telerehabilitation-A cross sectional study.

B Ganesan, KNK Fong, SK Meena, P Prasad, RKY Tong

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Global, regional, and national burden of meningitis and its aetiologies, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

GBD collaborators and Balasankar Ganesan

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Adolescent transport and unintentional injuries: a systematic analysis using the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

GBD collaborators and Balasankar Ganesan

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Global, regional, and national burden of neck pain, 1990–2020, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD collaborators and Balasankar Ganesan

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Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD 2021 Fertility and Forecasting Collaborators, Balasankar Ganesan

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3D printing technology applications in occupational therapy

B Ganesan, A Al-Jumaily, A Luximon

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Kinetic and kinematic analysis of gait pattern of 13 year old children with unilateral genu valgum

B Ganesan, KNK Fong, A Luximon, A Al-Jumaily

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Global, regional, and national incidence of six major immune-mediated inflammatory diseases: findings from the global burden of disease study 2019

GBD collaborators and Balasankar Ganesan

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Validation of the virtual-reality prospective memory test (Hong Kong Chinese version) for individuals with first-episode schizophrenia

David WK Man, Balasankar Ganesan, Calvin CK Yip, Christina OP Lee, Sarah YL Tsang, Pan WP Yu, Janice GE Young, David HK Shum

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Research priorities to reduce the impact of COVID-19 in low-and middle-income countries

GBD collaborators and Balasankar Ganesan

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after an earthquake experience: A cross-sectional survey of Wenchuan earthquake victims with physical disabilities 10 years later

Kenneth N.K. Fong, LunLou, Z.E. Zhao, H. Chen, BalasankarGanesan, AgnesW.Y. Lai, Bonnie H.C. Lee, Amanda N.T. Leung, Katie Y.S. Liu, Charmaine S.M. Wong, Y.M. Law, Cecilia W.P. Li, M.S. Wong, David H.K. Shum

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Chinese martial art training failed to improve balance or inhibit falls in older adults

Ada WW Ma, Hsing-Kuo Wang, Duan-Rung Chen, Ya-Mei Chen, Yvonne TC Chak, Joan WY Chan, Timothy TT Yam, Yoyo TY Cheng, Balasankar Ganesan, Shirley SM Fong

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Developing a three-dimensional (3D) assessment method for clubfoot—a study protocol

Balasankar Ganesan, Ameersing Luximon, Adel A Al-Jumaily, Joanne Yip, Paul J Gibbons, Alison Chivers

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Global fertility in 204 countries and territories, 1950–2021, with forecasts to 2100: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD collaborators and Balasankar Ganesan

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Global, regional, and national burden of stroke and its risk factors, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD 2021 Stroke Risk Factor Collaborators, Balasankar Ganesan

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A novel 3D evaluation method for assessing bone to bone relationships in clubfoot.

Balasankar Ganesan, Joanne Yip, Adel Al-Jumaily, Shirley SM Fong, S Kothe Balasankar, AM Ey Batlle, Kenneth NK Fong, Ameersing Luximon

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A composite method for human foot structural modeling

Kai Wei Zhao, Ameersing Luximon, Balasankar Ganesan, Chee Kooi Chan

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Common foot and ankle disorders in adults and children

Ganesan Balasankar, Luximon Ameersing

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Global pattern, trend, and cross-country inequality of early musculoskeletal disorders from 1990 to 2019, with projection from 2020 to 2050

GBD collaborators and Balasankar Ganesan

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The impact of serious games on physical activity, cognitive training and mental health for the ageing population during COVID-19: implications and future trajectories

Sum-Yuet Joyce Lau, Balasankar Ganesan, Kenneth Fong

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Effects of socks and shoes on normal foot skin temperature

Ameersing Luximon, Balasankar Ganesan, Abida Younus

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Factors predictive of Ponseti casting for treating clubfoot: analysis of Bayesian Poisson regression model.

MJ Khan, B Ganesan, KNK Fong, J Yip, M Forhadul Hoque, SM Mahmudul Hasan, S Zaman, MDH Hawlader, RKY Tong

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Common orthopedic problems in the foot and their implications for footwear design

Balasankar Ganesan, Palak Prasad, Suraiya Akter, RKY Tong

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A new representational method of human foot anatomical landmark and its application in foot posture data acquisition

KaiWei Zhao, Ameersing Luximon, Ganesan Balasankar, CheeKooi Chan

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Forecasting the effects of smoking prevalence scenarios on years of life lost and life expectancy from 2022 to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD 2021 Tobacco Forecasting Collaborators, Ganesan Balasankar

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Global, regional, and national burden of gout, 1990–2020, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD collaborators and Balasankar Ganesan

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Infrared thermal imaging for evaluation of clubfoot after the Ponseti casting method-An Exploratory Study

Balasankar Ganesan, Joanne Yip, Ameersing Luximon, Paul J Gibbons, Alison Chivers, Suchita K Balasankar, Raymond K Tong, Rifai Chai, Adel Al-Jumaily

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Kinect-based 3D assessment for clubfoot deformity: An exploratory study

Balasankar Ganesan, Joanne Yip, Ameersing Luximon, Mohamed-Amine Choukou, Adel Al-Jumaily

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Diabetic foot and footwear

Luximon Ameersing, Ganesan Balasankar, Younus Abida

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Global, regional, and national stillbirths at 20 weeks’ gestation or longer in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2021: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD 2021 Global Stillbirths Collaborators, Ganesan Balasankar

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Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022-2050: a forecasting analysis for the global burden of disease study 2021

KCD Mettananda, S Mettananda

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Designing footwear and braces for children with clubfoot deformity

Balasankar Ganesan, Ameersing Luximon, Yiu Wan Yip

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Foot dynamic model for investigate foot motion during walking

Qilong Feng, Ameersing Luximon, Balasankar Ganesan, Chee Kooi Chan

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Neurotechnology for poststroke motor rehabilitation

Jack Jiaqi Zhang, Zhongfei Bai, Balasankar Ganesan, Kenneth NK Fong

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Australian burden of disease study: health equity through data disaggregation

Joe Thomas, Balasankar Ganesan, Fahad Hanna

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Recent trends and digital technology applications in lower limb injuries rehabilitation

Saghil Sali, Rifai Chai, Balasankar Ganesan

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Historical overview and the evolution of digital health

Balasankar Ganesan, Raymond KY Tong

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Neurotechnologies for poststroke motor rehabilitation

Jiaqi Zhang, Zhongfei Bai, Balasankar Ganesan, Kenneth NK Fong

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Digital Technology in Public Health and Rehabilitation Care – COVID Era

Raymond KY Tong, Balasankar Ganesan

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Global, Regional, and National Burden of Gout, 1990–2020, and Projections to 2050: A Systematic Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.

GBD 2021 Gout Collaborators, Ganesan Balasankar

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Global pattern, trend, and cross-country inequality of early musculoskeletal disorders from 1990 to 2019, with projection from 2020 to 2050

GBD collaborators and Balasankar Ganesan

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Supplementary Lancet Neurology GBD 2021 Nervous System Diseases.

Balasankar Ganesan, Katrin Seeher, Sathish Muthu, Emma Nichols, Bochen Cao, Chiara Servili, Vanessa Cavallera, Ewerton Cousin, Hailey Hagins, Madeline Moberg, Max Mehlman, Yohannes Habtegiorgis, Jaffar Abbas, Madineh Abbassi, Mohammadreza Abbasian, Hedayat Abbastabar, Michael Abdelmasseh, Mohammad Abdollahi, Mozhan Abdollahi, Tarun Dua

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Digital Technology Applications in Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Practice

Balasankar Ganesan

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A nationwide cross-sectional survey of prevalence and association of physical activity with suicidal, psychosocial, and risky-health indicators among adolescents in Bangladesh

MD JOBAIR KHAN, Balasankar Ganesan, Mohammed Usman Ali, Auwal Abdullahi, SM Mahmudul Hasan, Atiqur Rahman Khan, Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Stanley John Winser

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Global, regional, and national burden of meningitis and its aetiologies, 1990–2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019

GBD 2019 Meningitis Antimicrobial Resistance Collaborators, Balasankar Ganesan, …..Hmwe Hmwe Kyu.

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Estimated prevalence of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour among adults in Bangladesh: nationally representative STEPS survey, 2018

Mohammad Jobair Khan, Sayma, Mohammed Usman Alia, Balasanker ganesan, S. M. Mahmudul Hasan, Stanley John Winser

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Global, regional, and national burden of low back pain, 1990–2020, its attributable risk factors, and projections to 2050: a systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease …

ML Ferreira, GBDA Collaborators, B Ganesan

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The Use of Infrared Thermography in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review

Ganesan Balasankar, Shisir Prasad Manandhar, Yip Joanne, Kunnumpurath Bijo, Kenneth NK Fong

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Developing a three-dimensional (3D) assessment method for clubfoot

Balasankar Ganesan

JOURNAL ARTICLE

3D Functional foot

Ameersing Luximon,Balasankar ganesan

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Burden of disease scenarios for 204 countries and territories, 2022–2050: a forecasting analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

GBD 2021 Forecasting Collaborators, Balasankar Ganesan

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