In 2023, the rate of hospital discharges for diarrhoea and gastroenteritis cases of presumed infectious origin in Italy was at 18.2 units per hundred thousand persons. The forecast for subsequent years indicates a downward trend, with a decrease from 18.0 in 2024 to 17.2 in 2028. The year-on-year variation shows a consistent decline: 1.7% in 2025, 1.1% in 2026, 1.1% in 2027, and 0.6% in 2028. Over the five-year forecast period, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is expected to reflect a slight negative trend.
Future trends to watch include potential impacts of public health interventions targeting infectious diseases, changes in environmental factors that may affect infection rates, and advancements in medical treatment and prevention strategies. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for understanding shifts in hospital discharge rates related to diarrhoea and gastroenteritis.
