Impact of Gender and Race on Gastrointestinal Diseases in Patients With Parkinson's Disease: A Nationwide Analysis

Abstract

Significant racial and gender disparities were observed in GI diseases among hospitalized patients with PD. White females showed higher odds of GERD, constipation, GP, and IBS, while Black and Hispanic patients were more likely to require gastrostomy tube placement. <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> infection was higher in Hispanic females and Asian males when comapred to White males. These differences highlight the need for tailored, equitable care strategies and further research to better understand and address disparities in PD-related GI outcomes.