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Area of Science:

  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an emerging allergy-mediated esophageal disease.
  • EoE presents differently in children (failure to thrive, nausea, vomiting) and adults (dysphagia, food impaction).
  • Increasing reports highlight the clinical significance of EoE.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the current understanding of EoE frequency.
  • To analyze incidence and prevalence data from recent studies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of institution-based and population-based studies on EoE frequency.
  • Analysis of data from national registries for incidence and prevalence estimation.

Main Results:

  • EoE incidence is increasing, estimated at approximately 10 cases/100,000 persons annually.
  • Prevalence estimates vary, ranging from 10 to 57 cases/100,000 persons.
  • Data collection methods influence reported EoE incidence and prevalence.

Conclusions:

  • EoE is a significant and increasing public health concern.
  • Accurate epidemiological data is crucial for understanding EoE's impact.
  • Further research is needed to refine EoE prevalence and incidence estimates.