Incidence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in New Zealand Remains High, Findings in the Manawatu Region.

ABSTRACT:

Background

New Zealand (NZ) has one of the world's highest rates of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), however available data are limited to southern, urban regions.

Aims

To determine the incidence and prevalence of IBD in the Manawatū region of NZ.

Methods

Patients in the Manawatū region, with a diagnosis of IBD made between 2011 and 2015 were identified. Demographic, diagnostic and disease data were collected, fulfilment of diagnostic criteria was assessed, and incidence rates were calculated. Comparison of disease phenotype and observed diagnostic criteria was made between diagnosis and 12-months following diagnosis. All resident patients with a diagnosis of IBD current on 5 March 2013 were identified, and prevalence rates were calculated.

Results

The mean a

SUBMITTER: Morton H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10570170 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature