Global, regional, and national burden of digestive congenital anomalies from 1990–2021

We analyzed global trends in the prevalence, mortality, and DALYs of digestive congenital anomalies (DCAs) from 1990 to 2021 using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. Our findings reveal that although the global burden of DCAs has declined, significant disparities persist, particularly in low- and middle-SDI regions. Frontier analysis emphasized substantial improvement potential in these regions. These results underscore the urgent need for enhanced screening programs, healthcare resources, and targeted interventions in low-SDI regions to further reduce the burden of DCAs and achieve equitable healthcare outcomes.