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Inflammatory bowel disease among college students

A P Gelpi

    The Western Journal of Medicine
    |November 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study followed 52 students with chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), finding few interruptions to college and high remission rates. Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis incidence were comparable to other studies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Internal Medicine
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects young adults, impacting their education and quality of life.
    • Understanding the prevalence and clinical course of IBD in student populations is crucial for targeted healthcare.
    • Previous studies have established general incidence and prevalence rates for IBD subtypes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the incidence, prevalence, and clinical characteristics of IBD in a student population at Stanford University.
    • To assess the impact of IBD and its complications on college attendance.
    • To compare IBD rates in students with age-specific rates from broader populations.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective observational study of 52 student patients diagnosed with chronic IBD over a three-year period.
    • Classification of IBD subtypes: Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, and ulcerative proctitis.
    • Monitoring of disease activity, complications, and need for interrupted college attendance.

    Main Results:

    • Out of 52 students, 16 had Crohn disease, 17 had ulcerative colitis, and 19 had ulcerative proctitis.
    • Ulcerative colitis patients experienced minimal complications, with only two students overall interrupting studies due to IBD.
    • 33 patients achieved remission during the observation period; incidence and prevalence rates aligned with existing literature.

    Conclusions:

    • IBD in this student cohort had a manageable impact on college attendance, with high remission rates observed.
    • The high frequency of proctitis may reflect diagnostic practices within the student health service.
    • Student health services should be equipped to manage IBD effectively, considering diagnostic nuances.

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