"this burden is" is correct and commonly used in written English.
Example: "This burden is a heavy weight on my shoulders, but I am determined to carry it with strength and resilience."
Now it is reported that this burden is also responsible for the slow pace of hiring.
The international researchers said this burden is a hugely expensive drag on developing economies.
But pushing through pension reform, to lighten this burden, is extremely hard.
This burden is increasing every year due to the aging of population in developed countries.
This burden is exacerbated when the search interface is small with very little usable landscape, as in mobile devices.
Luckily, this burden is cushioned by the substantial wealth of Lebanese emigrés, many of whom are Christians.
This burden is another likely source of the slowed growth in real consumption outlays in recent months, though one that may prove to be largely transitory.
We are not unmindful that our ruling will subject the petitioner Murdock to the burden of undergoing a third trial or that this burden is substantial.
This burden is of great concern to many groups, including small businesses, that have given strong political and financial backing to Mr. Bush.
Economists believe that this burden is delaying major spending decisions and household formation among young workers, and that it might depress their wealth accumulation over time.
Part of this burden is to assert that there is no better solution than forcing individuals to buy a commercial product.
