Changing Patterns in Digestive Diseases Mortality in Urban and Rural Areas - China, 1987-2021
Xinran Shen1, Feng Wang2, Yuling Li1
1School of Population Medicine and Public Health, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
What Is Already Known About This Topic?:
Digestive diseases (DDs) are a global health concern with a substantial epidemiological and economic impact, given their high prevalence.
What Is Added By This Report?:
This study investigated the trends in mortality related to DDs in China from 1987 to 2021, focusing on the urban-rural divide. Additionally, it aimed to determine the specific impacts of age, period, and cohort on DDs mortality.
What Are The Implications For Public Health Practice?:
There is a need to prioritize and allocate more resources toward the future management of DDs in order to effectively address the challenges posed by urbanization and aging populations.
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