In 1988, President Ronal Reagan declared May National Digestive Diseases Awareness Month, and since then activities and programs have been implemented to increase the understanding of causes and treatments for various digestive diseases.
The World Gastroenterology Organization celebrates World Digestive Health Day on May 29. The focus of this year’s campaign is “Your Digestive Health: A Healthy Gut from the Start,” which highlights that the gastrointestinal tract promotes organ function from the time of birth through the rest of our lives. The campaign seeks to help individuals better understand the GI tract’s normal function, importance of diet and when to find care for GI-related symptoms.