This retrospective, hospital-based study shows that the number of patients with Crohn's disease in China has steadily increased over a period of 14 years. Further population-based epidemiological studies specifically focusing on risk factors are needed. The diagnosis of Crohn's disease and therapeutic strategy require improvement.
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