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Decreasing incidence of coeliac disease.

Year: 1987

Type: article

Abstract: Between 1960 and 1974 the incidence of coeliac disease in children under 12 years in County Galway remained fairly constant, but since 1975 it has fallen by 62% and the lowered incidence seems well established. The number of those who were breast fed and the age at which first gluten feeding took place during the 22 years both increased significantly and from the mid-70s total protein content and osmolarity of proprietary cow's milk formulas were reduced. All three factors may be relevant. A negative correlation with the incidence of gastroenteritis was found.

Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood

DOI: 10.1136/adc.62.5.465

Authors: F M Stevens, B Egan-Mitchell, E Cryan, C F McCarthy, B McNicholl

Institutions: Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway, University Hospital Galway

Language: English

Topic: Celiac Disease Research and Management

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: Wellcome Trust, Medical Research Council