Incidence and Prevalence of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease in the County of Copenhagen, 1962 to 1978

Systematic review with meta‐analysis: the declining risk of colorectal cancer in ulcerative colitis

“…Regarding the risk of CRC in paediatric UC population, although studies are scarce, they have also reported higher incidence rates than the overall rate for adults with UC, 62, 63, 70 thus supporting previous findings, 13,14 namely, that early onset of UC 7, 8 could confer a higher risk of developing CRC. 28,29,83 Considering only population-based studiesthat is, excluding studies from referral centresthe incidence rate of CRC is even lower.…”

“…The diagnosis of UC was based on well-defined and internationally accepted criteria. [13][14][15][16][17] Studies that did not provide the criteria for diagnosis of UC were noted in Table 1. Studies reporting information on IBD without specific data for UC patients or follow-up were excluded.…”

Relationship between sick leave, unemployment, disability, and health-related quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease

“…The diagnosis of CD was based on the presence of Q2 of the following established criteria: 26 (1) typical clinical features, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss;…”

Increasing incidence of Crohn's disease in Victorian children

“…The incidence of Crohn's disease in adults has increased over the past 30 years, especially in North America, the UK and north-western Europe. [1][2][3][4][5][6] Recent data suggests this overall population increase has reached a plateau in most centers with an annual incidence of 5-7 per 100 000. 5 Parallel increases have also occurred in children.…”