In 2023, hospital discharges for intestinal infectious diseases (excluding diarrhoea) in Canada stood at 16.55 thousand. The forecast indicates a steady increase from 2024 to 2028, with values rising from 16.93 thousand to 17.5 thousand. Year-on-year growth rates show incremental increases: 0.83% in 2025, 0.88% in 2026, 0.81% in 2027, and 0.81% in 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is projected to be approximately 0.85%.

Future trends to watch for:

Potential impacts of public health interventions on disease control efforts and hospital discharge rates.
Emerging healthcare policies and their effectiveness in preventing and managing intestinal infectious diseases.
Technological advancements in medical treatment and diagnostics that could affect hospital stay lengths and discharge rates.
Trends in population health and demographic changes that could influence disease prevalence and healthcare demand.