The burden of digestive disease across Europe: Facts and policies

The past decade has witnessed a significant increase in the incidence of GI diseases across Europe. There are clear differences in outcomes for patients in Europe based on geographical and economic differences, and there is a worrying inequality in the provision of healthcare across the continent. R...

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Published in:Digestive and liver disease 2019-01, Vol.51 (1), p.1-3
Main Authors: O’Morain, Neil, O’Morain, Colm
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Access to healthcare
Cost of Illness
Digestive System Diseases - epidemiology
Europe - epidemiology
Gastroenterology - education
Gastroenterology - standards
Health Services Needs and Demand
Healthcare Disparities
Humans
Incidence of GI disease
International Cooperation
Research funding
Screening
Training
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Summary:The past decade has witnessed a significant increase in the incidence of GI diseases across Europe. There are clear differences in outcomes for patients in Europe based on geographical and economic differences, and there is a worrying inequality in the provision of healthcare across the continent. Recent demographic studies have highlighted the heavy burden of GI disease across Europe. There is increasing demand for endoscopic procedures which are becoming increasingly more complex and demand further expertise and training. A co-ordinated and cohesive approach to research, specialist training and healthcare funding is required to overcome these inequalities.
ISSN:1590-8658
1878-3562
DOI:10.1016/j.dld.2018.10.001