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ArticleChina CDC weekly2026

Prevalence and Distribution of Diarrhea and Constipation Among Older Adults Aged 65 Years and Older - 31 PLADs, China, 2024.

Chi Zhang, Ying Liu, Yushan Zhang, Ji Shen, Yingchen Sang, Youjiao Wang, Houguang Zhou, Lei Wang, Shiwei Liu, Hong Shi

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Chi Zhang *Department of Basic Innovation Research, Beijing Hospital, National Center for Gerontology; National Clinical Research Center for Gerontology; The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics of NHC; Beijing Key Laboratory of Aging Mechanism and Intervention Research on Aging-Related Diseases; Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
Ying Liu *Tobacco Control Office, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine), Beijing, China.
Yushan ZhangDepartment of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center for Gerontology; National Clinical Research Center for Gerontology; The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics of NHC; Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Ji ShenDepartment of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center for Gerontology; National Clinical Research Center for Gerontology; The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics of NHC; Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Yingchen SangTobacco Control Office, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine), Beijing, China.
Youjiao WangTobacco Control Office, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine), Beijing, China.
Houguang ZhouDepartment of Geriatrics, Huashan Hospital, National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
Lei WangDepartment of Geriatrics, Medical Center on Aging of Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
Shiwei LiuTobacco Control Office, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Chinese Academy of Preventive Medicine), Beijing, China.
Hong ShiDepartment of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center for Gerontology; National Clinical Research Center for Gerontology; The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics of NHC; Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.

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Abstract

What is already known about this topic?: Diarrhea and constipation are common gastrointestinal disorders among older adults that significantly impact quality of life and increase healthcare burden. What is added by this report?: Using nationally representative data from the 2024 China Survey of Aging and Health (CAHS), this study found that the weighted prevalence of diarrhea and constipation among adults aged ≥65 years in China was 14.2% and 16.4%, respectively, with notable regional and demographic variations. What are the implications for public health practice?: This study provides an epidemiological profile of gastrointestinal disorders in older Chinese adults and identifies high-risk populations and regions to inform targeted prevention and management strategies.

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ConstipationDiarrheaOlder AdultsPrevalence

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PMCPMC13173441

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