Unit 1 - Dysphagia (e-book)
1.2 Dysphagia
1.2.1 Overview
Occasional difficulty swallowing, which may occur when you eat too fast or don't chew your food well enough, usually isn't cause for concern. However, If these complications are frequent, they may indicate a serious health problem that requires treatment. Many of these medical complications can be to dysphagia.
About 8% of the world's adult population has dysphagia. In certain cases, this percentage is even higher;
• 20-60% in people over the age of 55.
• 35-84% in neurological disease (Parkinson (35-50%), Alzheimer (84%), ELA (60%) …).
• 20-80% other medical situations (impact, surgery or cancer).