Worldwide population prevalence and impact of sub-diagnostic gastrointestinal symptoms.

Olafur S PalssonJan TackDouglas A DrossmanBoris Le NevéLaurent QuinquisRim HassounaJohannah RuddyCarolyn B MorrisAmi D SperberShrikant I BangdiwalaMagnus Simrén

Published in: Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics (2024)

One in four adults without organic gastrointestinal disorders or DGBI report frequent gastrointestinal symptoms. This sub-diagnostic group has reduced QoL, greater psychological and non-GI bodily symptoms, impaired work productivity and life activities and greater healthcare use compared to non-GI individuals. This suggests that many in this sub-diagnostic group might benefit from healthcare services or symptom self-management advice.

Keyphrases

healthcare
sleep quality
risk factors
climate change
mental health
depressive symptoms