Approximately 1 in every 500 people in the United States has a colostomy, which translates to about 0.2% of the population. This figure can vary based on factors such as age, underlying health conditions, and surgical practices. Colostomies are more common among older adults, particularly those with colorectal cancer or inflammatory bowel disease.
Although colorectal cancer is the most common indication for a permanent colostomy, only about 10-15% of patients with this diagnosis require a colostomy.
As of 2021, the percentage of white individuals in the US prison population is around 30%.
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1.22% of the total US population lives in Oregon.
Approximately 3% of the US population snow skis regularly.
4.06% of the total US population lives in Pennsylvania.
2.15% of the total US population lives in Washington.
2.04% of the total US population lives in Arizona.
2.03% of the total US population lives in Tennessee.
1.85% of the total US population lives in Maryland.
1.53% of the total US population lives in Alabama.