Between 2000 and 2022, Costa Rica recorded a total of 31,845 deaths associated with digestive system diseases, according to studies compiled by local health authorities and statistics institutes. The data highlights an alarming increase in gastrointestinal disorders driven by daily stress, high obesity rates, sedentary lifestyles, and poor dietary habits. Health officials warn that these preventable factors are fueling a public health crisis that demands immediate attention and lifestyle interventions across the population.
Article source: thecostaricanews.com | Image credit: Our World in Data