- A 2020 global epidemiological study of functional GI disorders (FGID) in 73,076 adults surveyed across 33 countries, identified that 4 in 10 adults suffer from functional gastrointestinal disorders of varying severity31
- The prevalence of FGIDs was higher in women than in men, with 49% of the women and 37% of the men meeting the diagnostic criteria for at least one FGID. Furthermore, all incidences were clearly associated with lower quality of life31
- The severity of the disorders varied, from mild discomfort to symptoms that adversely affected quality of life to a high degree. The prevalence of FGIDs was also strongly associated with high consumption of healthcare, such as visits to the doctor and use of medication, but also surgery31
