Global burden of enteric infectious diseases, diarrhoeal diseases, and corresponding aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023

Enteric infectious diseases claim more than 1 million lives annually and are among the top ten causes of death in children younger than 5 years. Remarkable global investment has been dedicated to enteric infectious disease prevention and control; however, the shifting global health landscape is testing the continuance of progress.

Citation:
Vongpradith A, Dominguez RMV, Tudor Car L, ……. Biadgilign SK, Birru EM, Biswas B, …….. López-Gil JF, Lubinda J, Lucchetti G, et al. Global burden of enteric infectious diseases, diarrhoeal diseases, and corresponding aetiologies, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023. Lancet Infect Dis. 2026.

Keywords:
Enteric infectious diseases; diarrhoeal diseases; aetiologies; systematic analysis

Abstract:
Enteric infectious diseases claim more than 1 million lives annually and are among the top ten causes of death in children younger than 5 years. Remarkable global investment has been dedicated to enteric infectious disease prevention and control; however, the shifting global health landscape is testing the continuance of progress.