Global burden of gallbladder and biliary diseases (1990–2021) with healthcare workforce analysis and projections to 2035
The increasing absolute burden of gallbladder and biliary diseases despite improvements in age-standardized rates necessitates targeted interventions. Health systems should implement enhanced screening programs for high-risk populations, expand surgical workforce capacity in underserved regions, develop region-specific clinical guidelines for early intervention, and adopt policies addressing modifiable risk factors such as obesity and diet. Strategic healthcare workforce planning is crucial, as our analysis revealed significant imbalances in both the density and composition of healthcare personnel relative to disease burden.
Authors
- Fuqiang Dai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4703-6292)
- Jingyang Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4236-6222)
- Yuzhou Cai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1186-1809)
- Shuoming Yang
- Yong Dai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1928-910X)
Institutions
- Kunming Medical University (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Gastroenterology
- Published
- 2025-04-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-025-03842-x
- Citations
- 11
- Primary Topic
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 16.70