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In developed countries the prevalence of diarrhea is 3-5% | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Omodamola Aje B.Sc, M.D. [2]
Overview
Epidemiology and demographic
Prevalence
The prevalence of diarrhea is 3-5%.
Incidence
Incidence rate of chronic diarrhea has not been well studied.
Case Fatality Rate
There are no case fatality rates for chronic diarrhea.
Age
There is no age distribution for chronic diarrhea.
Gender
Men and women are affected equally by chronic diarrhea.
Race
There is no racial predilection for chronic diarrhea.
Developed Countries
In developed countries the prevalence of diarrhea is 3-5%
Developing countries
The incidence of chronic diarrhea in adults in the developing countries has not been appropriately documented.