Variation in incidence of pediatric Crohn's disease in relation to latitude and ambient ultraviolet radiation: A systematic review and analysis
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Holmes, Elizabeth; Xiang, Fan; Lucas, Robyn
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Background: Pediatric Crohn's disease (CD) is a lifelong, debilitating, and costly disease. In previous studies, CD incidence increased with higher geographic latitude in the Northern Hemisphere. This may indicate a role for lower vitamin D status as a risk factor for CD. Analysis of worldwide incidence of pediatric CD has not been previously reported. Methods: We undertook a systematic review of population-based studies reporting incidence of pediatric CD and published between 2003 and 2013....[Show more]
Collections | ANU Research Publications |
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Date published: | 2015 |
Type: | Journal article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/102580 |
Source: | Inflammatory Bowel Diseases |
DOI: | 10.1097/MIB.0000000000000320 |
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