Canada has among the highest rates of IBD in the world, and the number of people living
with these disorders is growing rapidly. This has placed a high burden on the health care …

The burden of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)(ie, associated direct and indirect costs,
prevalence of disease, personal impact to the individual and to caregivers) continues to …

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), consisting of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is
recognized across the world, though Canada has among the highest burdens of IBD in the …

Canada has among the highest incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease
(IBD) in the world. After decades of rising incidence of IBD in Canada during the 20th …

Abstract Background The prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), consisting of
Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is rising in Canada. Because IBD is a …

BACKGROUND: Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)–Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative
colitis (UC)–significantly impact quality of life and account for substantial costs to the health …

Abstract The Canadian Digestive Health Foundation initiated a scientific program to assess
the incidence, prevalence, mortality and economic impact of digestive disorders across …

The burden of extra-intestinal disease is high in patients with IBD, some of whom respond to
or are prevented by treating the bowel inflammation, whereas others require specific …

1930s. 1 Throughout the 20th century, the incidence of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
exponentially increased in the Western world including North America, Europe, Australia …

Canada has one of the highest rates of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the disease
represents a significant health, social, and economic burden. There is currently no cure for …