Use of health care services and pharmaceutical agents in coeliac disease: a prospective nationwide study

Use of health care services and pharmaceutical agents in coeliac disease: a prospective nationwide study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Approximately 1% of the population suffer from coeliac disease. However, the disease is heavily underdiagnosed. Unexplained symptoms may lead to incremented medical consultations and productivity losses. The aim here was to estimate...

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Main Authors: Ukkola Anniina, Kurppa Kalle, Collin Pekka, Huhtala Heini, Forma Leena, Kekkonen Leila, Mäki Markku, Kaukinen Katri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Coeliac disease
Gluten-free diet
Burden of illness
Health care service use
Sickness absence
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/12/136

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