Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition of unknown etiology
that is thought to result from a combination of genetic, immunologic and environmental …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review highlights recent work that evaluates the impact of
obesity on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) pathogenesis and management. Recent …

In contrast to previous perceptions that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients are
generally malnourished and underweight, there is mounting evidence to suggest that rates …

Background Both obesity and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are highly prevalent in
Western societies. IBD, including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), has been …

Background Obesity has been linked with a proinflammatory state and the development of
inflammatory diseases. Data on the clinical course and treatment of obese patients with …

The inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's and ulcerative colitis have increased in incidence
and prevalence from the mid-eighteen to the late nineteen centuries. From then to the …

In just over a generation overweight and obesity has become a worldwide health concern.
The ramifications for this on future health care costs and longevity are consequent, whilst …

Epidemiological studies show that both the incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
and the proportion of people with obesity and/or obesity-associated metabolic syndrome …

Background: Rising rates of obesity have been reported in patients with inflammatory bowel
disease (IBD); however, prospective data is lacking. The aim of this study is to prospectively …

Incidence of IBD is rising in parallel with overweight and obesity. Contrary to conventional
belief, about 15–40% of patients with IBD are obese, which might contribute to the …