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Inflammatory bowel disease in Asia: a systematic review.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Aug 2012
Prideaux Lani, Kamm Michael A, De Cruz Peter P, Chan Francis K L, Ng Siew C
Abstract excerpt
The incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), are lower in Asia than in the West. However, across Asia the incidence and prevalence of IBD has increased rapidly over the last two to four decades. These changes may relate to increased contact with the West, westernization of diet, increasing antibiotics use, improved hygiene, vaccinations, or...
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