Worldwide prevalence of haemorrhoids: a systematic review and meta-analysis
HD remains a prevalent condition globally, with minor variation across regions. The burden is consistent regardless of socioeconomic context. Diagnostic method and population characteristics influence prevalence estimates. These findings underscore the importance of targeted prevention and early intervention strategies, especially for at-risk groups.
Authors
- Amin Esmaeilnia Shirvani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5939-8765)
- Pouyan Ebrahimi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2654-2169)
- Soroush Soraneh
- Zahra Maleki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3273-4802)
- Kimia Pakdaman
- Fatemeh Rezaei chegini
- Kasra Pakdaman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1933-3715)
- Mohebat Vali
- Hossein-Ali Nikbakht (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8556-431X)
- Layla Shojaie
Institutions
- University of Southern California (US)
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Babol University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Medicine
- Published
- 2025-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07853890.2025.2606433
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01