Prevalence of Adult Celiac Disease in India: Regional Variations and Associations

2016154 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Banumathi Ramakrishna · Christian Medical College & Hospital

Govind Makharia · All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Kamal Chetri

Sangitanjan Dutta · Gauhati Medical College and Hospital

Prashant Mathur · Indian Council of Medical Research

Vineet Ahuja · All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Ritvik Amarchand · All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Abstract

CeD and latent CeD were most prevalent in northern India and were the least in southern India. The prevalence correlated with wheat intake and did not reflect differences in the genetic background.

Topics & Keywords

Celiac Disease Research and Management Microscopic Colitis Digestive system and related health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume 111, Issue 1, pp. 115-123

DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2015.398

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