The relationship between urban environment and the inflammatory bowel diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2012179 citationsReviewgold Open Access

Authors

Ing Shian Soon · University of Calgary

Natalie A. Molodecky · University of Calgary

Doreen M. Rabi · University of Calgary

William A. Ghali · University of Calgary

Herman W. Barkema · University of Calgary

Gilaad G. Kaplan · University of Calgary

Abstract

A positive association between urban environment and both CD and UC was found. Heterogeneity may be explained by differences in study design and quality factors.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Microscopic Colitis Eosinophilic Esophagitis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable cities and communities

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Gastroenterology

Volume 12, Issue 1, pp. 51-51

DOI: 10.1186/1471-230x-12-51

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