Chronic diarrhea epidemiology and demographics

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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]

Epidemiology and demographic

Prevalence

In developed countries, the prevalence of diarrhea is 3-5%.

References

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