Development of the global inflammatory bowel disease visualization of epidemiology studies in the 21^st century (GIVES-21).

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a rapid increase in the incidence of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) in newly industrialized countries, yet epidemiological data is incomplete. We herein report the methodology adopted to study the incidence of IBD in newly industrialized countries and to evaluate the effect of environmental factors including diet on IBD development.

Methods

Global IBD Visualization of Epidemiology Studies in the 21st Century (GIVES-21) is a population-based cohort of newly diagnosed persons with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis in Asia, Africa, and Latin America to be followed prospectively for 12 months. New cases were ascertained from multiple sources and were entered into a secured online system. Cases were confirmed using standard diagnostic criteria. In addi

SUBMITTER: Mak JWY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10209572 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature