Global burden of diarrhea disease in the older adult and its attributable risk factors from 1990 to 2021: a comprehensive analysis from the global burden of disease study 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Diarrhea disease among the older adult is an underappreciated global health issue despite its substantial burden. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the epidemiological trends of diarrhea in individuals over 65 years, examining incidence, prevalence, mortality, and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) from 1990 to 2021.

Methods

Utilizing data from the Global Burden of Diseases (GBD) 2021, this cross-sectional study assesses the older adult population across 204 countries and territories. The analysis includes metrics such as incidence, prevalence, mortality, DALYs, and estimated annual percentage changes (EAPCs), stratified by region, country, age, sex, and Sociodemographic Index (SDI).

Results

A nearly 200% increase in incidence and preval

SUBMITTER: Zhao WZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12006145 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature