Epidemiological trends and outcomes of primary biliary cholangitis in South Korea between 2009 and 2019.

Kyung-Ah KimHwa Young ChoiMoran KiEun Sun JangSook-Hyang Jeong

Published in: Journal of gastroenterology (2023)

The incidence and prevalence of PBC in Korea increased significantly between 2009 and 2019. Male sex and low adherence to UDCA were poor prognostic factors for PBC.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
risk factors
glycemic control
type diabetes
adipose tissue
weight loss