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.
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