The burden of digestive diseases in Asian countries and territories from 1990 to 2019: an analysis for the Global Burden of Disease 2019 study

This study aimed to estimate the burden of digestive disorders in Asia from 1990 to 2019 using Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2019 data. We calculated disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs), prevalence, incidence, deaths, and estimated annual percentage changes (EAPCs). We also examined the burden rankings, future projections for six selected countries, the association with Sociodemographic Index (SDI), and risk factors. Digestive diseases showed a downward trend in age-standardized DALY rates over the past 30 years, which was predicted to continue in the future among selected countries, except for Turkmenistan. DALYs for digestive diseases were higher in males than females, peaking at 50–54 years. Alcohol use was the most attributable risk factor for digestive diseases DALYs. There was a negative correlation between the burden of digestive diseases and SDI, with some exceptions. Despite reduced age-standardized DALYs rates, digestive diseases remained prevalent, necessitating effective prevention and treatment programs by Asian governments.