Digestive Disorders Handbook & Resource Guide

This title is designed to bring together crucial information for those suffering from digestive disorders—it is estimated that 60 to 70 million people in the U.S. are affected by all digestive diseases—and their wider support network. For those providing support to individuals with digestive disorders, this resource provides easy-to-understand and helpful information and connects readers to many sources of knowledge and assistance. The Digestive Disorders Handbook & Resource Guide offers statistics, both national and state, as well as discussions about treatment and outcomes, and includes details on types of digestive disorders including inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, liver
disease, and gastrointestinal issues generally. The Digestive Disorders Handbook & Resource Guide is a necessary reference for public and academic libraries, as well as health care collections, providing information crucial to those living with digestive disorders, their broader support network, case workers, social workers, and other health care providers.