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Each year, approximately 20 million people are affected by digestive disorders in Canada. Digestive disorders result in over 18 million sick days, account for 10 per cent of all hospitalizations and cost the Canadian economy $18 billion annually through direct health care costs and lost productivity. The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation recently released the results of its National Digestive Disorders Prevalence & Impact Study Report, Establishing Digestive Health as a National Priority which clearly outlines the escalating costs and reduced quality of life associated with digestive disorders.
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