Inflammatory bowel disease register: Steps towards Crohn’s & colitis foundation of Saudi Arabia (CCFSA)

Abstract

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are among the  leading  cause  of  financial burden ,morbidity  and  employee absenteeism  in developed   countries because of  their    chronic remitting and relapsing courses.  IBD   is estimated to affect the Canadian economy to the tune of 100 million dollars per year.  The data regarding exact prevalence in Asian countries, including Saudi Arabia, is still incomplete   as there is underreporting and lack of proper registry of the diagnosed cases. The prevalence of inflammatory bowel   disease (Ulcerative colitis, Crohn,s disease)   has increased over the last decade  in Saudi Arabia  due to increased  IBD  awareness among population, as more patients seek medical help and  also  due to  unknown reasons .There is a need of  proper registration  of IBD patients and establishment of  Crohn’s & colitis foundation of Saudi Arabia (CCFSA) as in other parts of the world.  The Crohn’s & colitis foundation of Saudi Arabia will be a forum which will co ordinate IBD treatment and research in the country in addition to health education among IBD population.

Masoodi, I., ALSAYARI, K., & Albishri, J. (2012). Inflammatory bowel disease register: Steps towards Crohn’s & colitis foundation of Saudi Arabia (CCFSA). International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(2). Retrieved from https://pub.qu.edu.sa/index.php/journal/article/view/244
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Author Biographies

Ibrahim Masoodi, KFMC RIYADH DEPT OF GASTROENTEROLOGY

dept of GASTROENTEROLOGY KFMC RIYADH SAUDI ARABIA

KHALID ALSAYARI, KFMC RIYADH SAUDI ARABIA
GASTROENTEROLOGY

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