The Burden of Digestive Diseases in the United States
The report incorporates current and retrospective data on all aspects of the epidemiology, practice patterns, costs, and impact of digestive diseases in the United States and is intended for use by public officials, nongovernment organizations, the media, academic researchers, health professionals, and the public.
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- Full Report (PDF, 4.8 MB)
- Foreword/Acknowledgments | Print Version (PDF, 544.95 KB)
- Chapter 1: All Digestive Diseases | Print Version (PDF, 710.34 KB)
- Chapter 2: Gastrointestinal Infections | Print Version (PDF, 287.92 KB)
- Chapter 3: Viral Hepatitis | Print Version (PDF, 979.76 KB)
- Chapter 4: Digestive Cancers | Print Version (PDF, 334.08 KB)
- Chapter 5: Cancer of the Esophagus | Print Version (PDF, 831.87 KB)
- Chapter 6: Cancer of the Stomach | Print Version (PDF, 638.76 KB)
- Chapter 7: Cancer of the Small Intestine | Print Version (PDF, 236.9 KB)
- Chapter 8: Cancer of the Colon and Rectum | Print Version (PDF, 640.33 KB)
- Chapter 9: Primary Liver Cancer | Print Version (PDF, 641.69 KB)
- Chapter 10: Cancer of the Bile Ducts | Print Version (PDF, 644.2 KB)
- Chapter 11: Cancer of the Gallbladder | Print Version (PDF, 670.36 KB)
- Chapter 12: Cancer of the Pancreas | Print Version (PDF, 218.06 KB)
- Chapter 13: Hemorrhoids | Print Version (PDF, 257.37 KB)
- Chapter 14: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | Print Version (PDF, 176.44 KB)
- Chapter 15: Peptic Ulcer Disease | Print Version (PDF, 174.14 KB)
- Chapter 16: Functional Intestinal Disorders | Print Version (PDF, 419.53 KB)
- Chapter 17: Appendicitis | Print Version (PDF, 168.25 KB)
- Chapter 18: Abdominal Wall Hernia | Print Version (PDF, 168.88 KB)
- Chapter 19: Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Print Version (PDF, 407.44 KB)
- Chapter 20: Diverticular Disease | Print Version (PDF, 174.23 KB)
- Chapter 21: Liver Disease | Print Version (PDF, 173.35 KB)
- Chapter 22: Gallstones | Print Version (PDF, 115.15 KB)
- Chapter 23: Pancreatitis | Print Version (PDF, 118.57 KB)
- Chapter 24: Indications and Outcomes of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | Print Version (PDF, 314.6 KB)
- Chapter 25: Costs of Digestive Diseases | Print Version (PDF, 144.28 KB)
- Appendix 1: ICD and SEER Codes | Print Version (PDF, 351.34 KB)
- Appendix 2: Summary of Surveys Used in The Burden of Digestive Diseases in the United States | Print Version (PDF, 351.34 KB)
- Appendix 3: Methodology for Tables and Figures | Print Version (PDF, 351.34 KB)
- Index of Tables and Figures
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The slide sets below are for scientific presentations. A full description of the data is given in the report as only abridged information is given with the slide sets.
- Chapter 1 - All Digestive Diseases (PPT, 2.68 MB)
- Chapter 2 - Gastrointestinal Infections (PPT, 1.89 MB)
- Chapter 3 - Viral Hepatitis (PPT, 4.35 MB)
- Chapter 4 - Digestive Cancers (PPT, 2.16 MB)
- Chapter 5 - Cancer of the Esophagus (PPT, 2.66 MB)
- Chapter 6 - Cancer of the Stomach (PPT, 1.78 MB)
- Chapter 7 - Cancer of the Small Intestine (PPT, 1.77 MB)
- Chapter 8 - Cancer of the Colon and Rectum (PPT, 1.83 MB)
- Chapter 9 - Primary Liver Cancer (PPT, 1.77 MB)
- Chapter 10 - Cancer of the Bile Ducts (PPT, 1.75 MB)
- Chapter 11 - Cancer of the Gallbladder (PPT, 1.75 MB)
- Chapter 12 - Cancer of the Pancreas (PPT, 1.82 MB)
- Chapter 13 - Hemorrhoids (PPT, 1.67 MB)
- Chapter 14 - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (PPT, 1.68 MB)
- Chapter 15 - Peptic Ulcer Disease (PPT, 1.67 MB)
- Chapter 16 - Functional Intestinal Disorders (PPT, 4.2 MB)
- Chapter 17 - Appendicitis (PPT, 1.34 MB)
- Chapter 18 - Abdominal Wall Hernia (PPT, 1.37 MB)
- Chapter 19 - Inflammatory Bowel Disease (PPT, 3.73 MB)
- Chapter 20 - Diverticular Disease (PPT, 1.66 MB)
- Chapter 21 - Liver Disease (PPT, 1.53 MB)
- Chapter 22 - Gallstones (PPT, 1.37 MB)
- Chapter 23 - Pancreatitis (PPT, 1.65 MB)
- Chapter 24 - Indications and Outcomes of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (PPT, 5.17 MB)
- Chapter 25 - Costs of Digestive Diseases (PPT, 1.25 MB)
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All material appearing in this report is in the public domain and may be reproduced or copied without permission: citation as to source, however, is appreciated.
Suggested Citation
[Author(s). Chapter title. In:] Everhart JE, editor. The burden of digestive diseases in the United States. US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office, 2008; NIH Publication No. 09-6443 [pp. – ].