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This research aims to describe the epidemiological, clinical, and evolutionary characteristics of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

P1199The epidemiological profil of patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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This research aims to describe the epidemiological, clinical, and evolutionary characteristics of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Conducted a retrospective study involving 1800 patients with IBD.
Analyzed data collected over a 54-year period.
Examined the proportions of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis cases.
Investigated demographic factors such as age, sex ratio, and smoking prevalence.
67% of cases were Crohn's disease, with 33% ulcerative colitis.
The median diagnostic age was 32.5 years.
21.9% of IBD patients were chronic smokers, higher in Crohn's disease.
71% of patients were treated medically; 23.3% needed surgical intervention.

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Retrospective study describes characteristics of inflammatory bowel disease patients, indicating growing burden and local healthcare needs.

Sabbah et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Retrospective study describes characteristics of inflammatory bowel disease patients, indicating growing burden and local healthcare needs.