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[Celiac disease in Emilia Romagna].

P Cacciari¹, M T Montella, P Alvisi

¹Dipartimento di Sanità Pubblica, Universitá degli Studi di Bologna. paolo.cacciari@unibo.it

Annali Di Igiene : Medicina Preventiva E Di Comunita

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Celiac disease prevalence is underestimated globally. This study in Emilia Romagna found 1.8 cases per 1000 people, with significant regional variation, confirming underdiagnosis worldwide.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Epidemiology
Public Health

Background:

Celiac disease prevalence is often underestimated globally.
Regional variations in diagnosis and reporting contribute to underestimation.
Understanding local prevalence is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

To estimate the prevalence of celiac disease in the Emilia Romagna region.
To compare regional data with international celiac disease prevalence rates.
To highlight the ongoing underestimation of celiac disease.

Main Methods:

Analysis of symptomatic patients within the regional health service reimbursement program in 2008.
Inclusion of 7811 patients in the study cohort.
Examination of age-specific prevalence and district-level variations.

Main Results:

Overall celiac disease prevalence in Emilia Romagna was 1.8 patients per 1000 citizens.
Prevalence showed significant variability across districts, ranging from 1:384 in Parma to 1:909 in Piacenza.
No significant age-related prevalence was observed, except possibly in infants aged 0-1, potentially linked to breastfeeding.

Conclusions:

The study confirms the underestimation of celiac disease prevalence, consistent with findings in other countries.
Despite diagnostic tools like serological tests and small bowel histology, underdiagnosis persists.
A multidisciplinary approach is recommended to enhance celiac disease awareness and investigate its pathogenesis.