Epidemiology of Inflammatory Bowel Disease from 1981 to 2014

2016122 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Siew C. Ng · Prince of Wales Hospital

Wai K. Leung · University of Hong Kong

Hai Yun Shi · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Michael K. K. Li · Tuen Mun Hospital

Chi Man Leung · Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital

Carmen Ng

Fu Hang Lo · United Christian Hospital

Abstract

In a population-based study in Hong Kong, prevalence of IBD is lower than in the west although comparable to that of other East Asian countries. Complicated CD is common. Overall mortality remains low in Asians with IBD.

Topics & Keywords

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Microscopic Colitis Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Volume 22, Issue 8, pp. 1954-1960

DOI: 10.1097/mib.0000000000000846

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