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Epidemiology of Celiac Disease.
- Source :
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Gastroenterology clinics of North America [Gastroenterol Clin North Am] 2019 Mar; Vol. 48 (1), pp. 1-18. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Dec 13. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Celiac disease is a common, chronic inflammatory disorder of the small intestine triggered by exposure to gluten in individuals with certain genetic types. This disorder affects people of any age or gender. Although often thought to be European in origin, it is now global in extent. Presentations are variable, from asymptomatic patients to severe malnutrition. Initial detection usually relies on celiac-specific serology, and confirmation often requires intestinal biopsy. There have been substantial increases in prevalence and incidence over the last 2 decades for reasons that are almost certainly environmental but for which there is no clarity as to cause.<br /> (Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Biopsy
Celiac Disease diagnosis
Celiac Disease pathology
Environment
Female
Glutens adverse effects
HLA-DQ Antigens
Humans
Incidence
Intestine, Small immunology
Intestine, Small pathology
Male
Pregnancy
Prevalence
Risk Factors
Serologic Tests
Sex Factors
Celiac Disease epidemiology
Celiac Disease etiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1558-1942
- Volume :
- 48
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Gastroenterology clinics of North America
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30711202
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gtc.2018.09.004