The Differences in Prevalence and Sociodemographic Characteristics of Irritable Bowel Syndrome According to Rome II and Rome III
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The Differences in Prevalence and Sociodemographic Characteristics of Irritable Bowel Syndrome According to Rome II and Rome III
BACKGROUND/AIMS Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most frequently observed disorders by primary care and practitioners. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of IBS using the Rome II and III criteria in the general Korean population and also to compare sociodemographic differences between subjects diagnosed by these criteria. METHODS Telephone interview surveys were ...
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TO TH E ED ITO R: We appreciate the comments from Park. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most frequent diseases in gastroenterologist practice. Although IBS is perceived as a relatively benign disorder which is not connected to actual overall survival (hazard ratio = 1.06), its negative impacts on the quality of life, productivity and healthcare resources bring about its importance ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Neurogastroenterology and Motility
سال: 2010
ISSN: 2093-0879,2093-0887
DOI: 10.5056/jnm.2010.16.2.186