The socio-economic impact of work disability due to inflammatory bowel disease in Brazil.
Renata de S B FróesAna Teresa Pugas CarvalhoAntonio Jose de V CarneiroAdriana Maria Hilu de Barros MoreiraJessica P L MoreiraRonir R LuizHeitor Siffert Pereira de SouzaPublished in: The European journal of health economics : HEPAC : health economics in prevention and care (2017)
In Brazil, IBD frequently causes disability for prolonged periods and contributes to early retirement. Reduction trends may reflect improvements in access to health care and medication. Vocational rehabilitation programs may positively impact social security and the patients' quality of life.