Trends in incidence, prevalence, and mortality of peptic ulcer disease in Asia (1990–2023) and projections to 2040
Background: This study provides the first comprehensive assessment of the burden of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) in Asia, analyzing epidemiological trends from 1990 to 2023 with projections to 2040. Methods: Using data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, we analyzed PUD metrics across 48 Asian countries and ter...