10 Questions
What is the approximate cost per patient for constipation or hemorrhoid related visits?
$3500
Which of the following statements about chronic diarrhea and constipation prevalence rates is true?
Chronic constipation affects women twice as often as men until the age of 70.
What percentage of referrals to gastroenterologists is estimated to be due to diarrhea and constipation?
Nearly 50%
Which of the following statements about diarrhea and constipation is true according to the text?
Even mild symptoms can signal an underlying serious condition like colorectal cancer.
What is the main reason cited in the text for the importance of understanding diarrhea and constipation?
To deliver rational and cost-effective care.
Which statement about diarrhea is true?
It accounts for 1.8 million deaths per year globally, primarily in impoverished infants.
What does the text suggest about the economic burden of diarrhea in the United States?
It exceeds $8 billion annually, excluding costs for inflammatory bowel disease.
Which statement is true about constipation?
It is rarely associated with mortality and is exceedingly common in developed countries.
What does the text suggest about the impact of recurrent, acute diarrhea in children in tropical countries?
It results in environmental enteropathy with long-term impacts on physical and intellectual development.
Based on the information provided, which statement is correct about the prevalence of diarrhea?
Worldwide, more than 1 billion individuals suffer one or more episodes of acute diarrhea each year.
Test your knowledge on the impact of diarrhea and constipation globally and in the United States. Learn about the significant toll they take in terms of mortality, morbidity, work productivity, and medical resources consumption.
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