In 2023, France experienced the highest hospital discharges for diarrhea and gastroenteritis cases of presumed infectious origin, reaching 60.9 thousand. There was a year-on-year increase of 1.26% from 2022. Conversely, countries like Poland and Chile saw declines of 1.86% and 3.48%, respectively. Notably, Portugal and New Zealand reported lower discharge rates, with Iceland showing a significant decrease of 6.63%. Over the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) shows variability, indicating shifts in healthcare management and reporting practices across countries.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Enhanced sanitation and vaccination efforts which might further decrease discharge rates.
- Potential impact of climate change on disease transmission patterns.
- Public health initiatives focusing on preventive and community care to reduce hospitalization.
- Technological advancements in diagnostics and treatment methods.
- Global health collaboration aiming to standardize treatment protocols.
Top countries in Hospital Discharges for Diarrhoea and Gastroenteritis Cases of Presumed Infectious Origin by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Hospital Discharges) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 60,900 | 2023 | +9.89% | +1.26% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 25,260 | 2023 | +8.72% | -1.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Chile | 8,930 | 2023 | +0.54% | -3.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 6,010 | 2023 | +12.42% | +2.03% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Switzerland | 5,620 | 2023 | +9.11% | +0.9% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Finland | 4,310 | 2023 | -0.25% | -3.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 4,270 | 2023 | +4.56% | -1.12% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Norway | 2,280 | 2023 | +2.75% | -0.74% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 1,690 | 2021 | +8.35% | View data | |
| 10 | 10 New Zealand | 406 | 2023 | -4.25% | -3.77% | View data |
