Global Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Meta-analysis

Volume: 10, Issue: 7, Pages: 712 - 721
Published: Jul 1, 2012
Abstract
Background & Aims null Many cross-sectional surveys have reported the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but there have been no recent systematic review of data from all studies to determine its global prevalence and risk factors. null Methods null MEDLINE, EMBASE, and EMBASE Classic were searched (until October 2011) to identify population-based studies that reported the prevalence of IBS in adults (≥15 years old); IBS was defined by...
Paper Details
Title
Global Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Meta-analysis
Published Date
Jul 1, 2012
Volume
10
Issue
7
Pages
712 - 721
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