Epidemiology of functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis as diagnosed in Flemish-Belgian primary care: A registry-based study from the Intego database.

I-Hsuan HuangJolien ScholGuohao LinYaozhu J Chen Florencia CarboneBert VaesJan Tack

Published in: Neurogastroenterology and motility (2024)

The prevalence (1.03%-1.21%) and incidence (109-142/100,000) of FD/GP in primary care over last decade appear to conflict with epidemiological research in the general population. The discrepancies suggest a potential lack of awareness of FD and GP among physicians and/or patients in Flemish-Belgium.

Keyphrases

primary care
risk factors
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general practice
prognostic factors
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