The initiators of the celebration, the European Federation of Crohn's Disease and Colitis Ulceros Associations (EFCCA), and the "J-elita" Society in Poland, want to focus this year on the elderly (over 60) and see how Leśniowski's disease- Crohn's disease (L-C) and ulcerative colitis (UC) affect their quality of life and the need for care.
- The incidence of IBD in the elderly is increasing, and little is said about it - explains Magdalena Sajak-Szczerba, member of the board of EFCCA and the "J-elita" Society. - It is estimated that over the next decade, older patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease will make up more than a third of all people with IBD. However, there is little research to understand... To gain access to the complete English section of the Medexpress.pl, kindly reach out to us at [email protected].Content locked