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The Perceived Social Burden in Celiac Disease
Carolina Ciacci1, Fabiana Zingone2
1Celiac Center, AOU San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, University of Salerno, Salerno 84081, Italy. cciacci@unisa.it.
Diseases (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 26, 2017
Summary
Celiac disease (CD) awareness is increasing, making gluten-free diets (GFD) popular. However, adherence challenges and asymptomatic cases still impact patients' quality of life, necessitating better support.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Public Health
- Nutrition Science
Background:
- Celiac disease (CD) perception has shifted from rare to common.
- Gluten-free diets (GFD) are increasingly adopted by the general population, not just CD patients.
- Gluten-free products are now widely available, unlike in the past.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the evolving awareness and perception of celiac disease.
- To examine patient concerns regarding celiac disease and its management.
- To review current literature on celiac disease and gluten-free diet adherence.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent studies on celiac disease.
- Analysis of patient concerns and experiences.
- Discussion of public perception shifts regarding CD and GFD.
Main Results:
- Celiac disease is more recognized by the public and medical community.
- The gluten-free diet is a popular lifestyle choice, extending beyond CD patients.
- Despite increased availability of gluten-free options, quality of life for CD patients remains a concern, especially for those with adherence difficulties or asymptomatic diagnoses.
Conclusions:
- Improved interventions at diagnosis and follow-up are crucial for celiac disease patient adaptation.
- Addressing challenges in GFD adherence is vital for improving patient outcomes.
- Further support is needed for asymptomatic celiac disease patients to enhance their quality of life.
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