Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Asia: Epidemiology and natural history

Pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (PIBD) in Asia, once considered a rare entity, has seen a sharp increase in incidence over the preceding decade. However, there is a paucity of epidemiological data on PIBD in Asia, and the true disease burden is difficult to estimate due to the lack of national disease registries, prospective databases and the fact that much of existing published data are limited to single-center experiences. This sets the stage for examining recent published data on epidemiological trends and its natural history.
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tags: Review Article Source Type: research