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Bloating in Iran: SEPAHAN Systematic Review No. 4
Parnaz Daneshpajouhnejad1, Ammar Hassanzadeh Keshteli, Shirin Sadeghpour
1Medical Students' Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
International Journal of Preventive Medicine
|July 25, 2012
Summary
Bloating prevalence in Iran is estimated between 1.5% and 8.8%, but data is limited. Further research on the general population is needed to inform health policies.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Bloating is a prevalent gastrointestinal symptom impacting quality of life.
- Epidemiological data on bloating in Iran is scarce.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and discuss the findings and limitations of existing research on bloating epidemiology in Iran.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search of multiple databases (PubMed, Google Scholar, etc.) was conducted in March 2012.
- Article selection involved title/abstract screening followed by full-text evaluation.
Main Results:
- Fifteen articles were included, reporting bloating prevalence from 1.5% to 8.8% in the Iranian population.
- Functional bloating prevalence varied (1.5% Rome III, 10% Rome II).
- Female to male ratio for bloating was generally equal to or greater than 1.
Conclusions:
- Current data on bloating prevalence in Iran is limited and derived from selective populations.
- Further studies on the general Iranian population are necessary for effective health resource allocation.
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