According to the Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition, more than 70 million Americanssuffer from digestive disorders that interfere with their work and their lives. Digestive diseases account for more hospitalizations for Americans than any other type of illness with estimated annual costs of $91 billion in health care costs, lost work days and premature deaths.

Most people do not realize the importance of digestive health and that digestive diseases can be life-threatening.  However, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the United States with diarrhea being the third leading cause of death by disease worldwide. 

Digestive issues can range from heartburn to more serious conditions, but they have one thing in common – lifestyle choices.  Your lifestyle choices can play a significant role in the quality of your digestive health and whether or not you develop a digestive disorder or disease.

Source:  Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition, www.fdhn.org