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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Epidemiology
Incidence
- The incidence of acute UGIB is approximately 50 to 100 per 100,000 individuals worldwide.[1][2]
- Approximately 100,000 patients are admitted to US hospitals for therapy for UGIB.
Demographics
Age
- The population with UGIB has become progressively older, with a concurrent increase in significant comorbidities that increase mortality.
- Mortality increases with older age (>60 y), in both males and females.
Race
Gender
Males are more commonly affected by UGIB than females. The males to female ratio is approximately 2 to 1.
Region
Developed Countries
Developing Countries
References
- ↑ El-Tawil AM (2012). "Trends on gastrointestinal bleeding and mortality: where are we standing?". World J. Gastroenterol. 18 (11): 1154–8. doi:10.3748/wjg.v18.i11.1154. PMC 3309903. PMID 22468077.
- ↑ van Leerdam ME (2008). "Epidemiology of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding". Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol. 22 (2): 209–24. doi:10.1016/j.bpg.2007.10.011. PMID 18346679.