Socioeconomic Impact of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Canada
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common functional gastroenterological disorder reported to physicians. In Canada, its prevalence is about 6%. In the United States and the United Kingdom, the prevalence is estimated to be closer to 15%. Patients with IBS tend to make extensive use of healt...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2001-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2001/401309 |