scholarly journals Self-Reported Prevalence of Gluten-Related Disorders and Adherence to Gluten-Free Diet in Colombian Adult Population

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Cabrera-Chávez ◽  
Diana María Granda-Restrepo ◽  
Jesús Gilberto Arámburo-Gálvez ◽  
Alejandro Franco-Aguilar ◽  
Dalia Magaña-Ordorica ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Wheat Gluten ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Sensitivity ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Prevalence Rates ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Physician Diagnosis

Background. Celiac disease seems to be rare in Colombians, but there are currently no data about the prevalence rates of symptomatic adverse reactions to gluten or adherence to gluten-free diet (GFD) in this population.Aim. to evaluate the self-reported prevalence rates of adverse reactions to gluten, adherence to GFD, and gluten-related disorders at population level in Colombia.Methods. A self-administered questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted in a population from Northwest Colombia.Results. The estimated prevalence rates were (95% CI) 7.9% (6.5–9.6) and 5.3% (4.1–6.7) for adverse and recurrent adverse reactions to wheat/gluten, respectively, adherence to GFD 5.9% (4.7–7.4), wheat allergy 0.74% (0.3–1.4), and nonceliac gluten sensitivity 4.5% (3.5–5.8). There were no self-reported cases of celiac disease. Prevalence of self-reported physician-diagnosis of gluten-related disorders was 0.41% (0.17–0.96). Most respondents reported adherence to GFD without a physician-diagnosis of gluten-related disorders (97.2%). The proportion of gluten avoiders was 17.2% (15.2–19.5). Most of them did not report recurrent adverse reactions to wheat/gluten (87.0%).Conclusions. Nonceliac gluten sensitivity is rarely formally diagnosed in Colombia, but this population has the highest prevalence rate of adherence to GFD reported to date. Consequently, most respondents were avoiding wheat- and/or gluten-based products for reasons other than health-related symptoms.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Adverse Reactions to Glutenand People Going on a Gluten-Free Diet:A Survey Study Conducted in Brazil

Medicina ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 56 (4) ◽  
pp. 163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesús Gilberto Arámburo-Gálvez ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Beltrán-Cárdenas ◽  
Tatiane Geralda André ◽  
Itallo Carvalho Gomes ◽  
María Auxiliadora Macêdo-Callou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Wheat Gluten ◽  
Brazilian Population ◽  
The Self ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Gluten Sensitivity ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Related Disorder

Background: The prevalence of gluten-related disorders (GRD) and adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD) remains unknown in Brazilian population and there is no published information on the scientific literature about the proportion of Brazilians that were diagnosed with a gluten-related disorder. Thus, the aim of this work was to estimate the prevalence of GRDs and adherence to a GFD by self-report in adult Brazilian population. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted in two Brazilian cities. Results: The response rate was 93.2% (1630/1749). The self-reported prevalence rates were (95% CI): adverse reactions to gluten 10.06% (8.64–11.62); gluten sensitivity 2.33% (1.65–3.18); physician-diagnosed celiac disease 0.3% (0.09–0.71); non-celiac gluten sensitivity 1.71% (1.14–2.47); wheat allergy 0.79% (0.42–1.36); adherence to gluten-free diet 7.48% (6.25–8.87); gluten avoiders 15.21% (13.5–17.05). Among those who were following a GFD (n = 122), 65.6% (n = 80) of them reported that they did not develop symptoms after wheat/gluten ingestion and 50% (n = 61) were following the diet without medical/dietitian advice. The main motivation for following a GFD in the self-reported and non-self-reported gluten sensitivity groups were the symptoms triggered after wheat/gluten ingestion (86.8%) and weight control (57.1%), respectively. Conclusions: Implementation of programs to increase awareness about GRDs among healthcare professionals and giving scientifically sound information to the general population about the risks and benefits for following a GFD are desirable actions in Brazil. The results also add to the growing body of evidence for highlighting the under-diagnosis of GRD and the trend for following a GFD in Latin America.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Wheat/Gluten-Related Disorders and Gluten-Free Diet in Paraguay: An Online Survey-Based Study

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 396
Author(s):  
Noé Ontiveros ◽  
Raúl Emilio Real-Delor ◽  
José Antonio Mora-Melgem ◽  
Carlos Eduardo Beltrán-Cárdenas ◽  
Oscar Gerardo Figueroa-Salcido ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Weight Control ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Wheat Gluten ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Questionnaire Response ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Validated Questionnaire

Gluten-related disorders (GRDs) are increasing around the world, but their magnitude and relevance remain unknown in most Latin American countries. Thus, an online survey was conducted to estimate the prevalence of GRDs as well as adherence to a gluten-free diet (GFD) in Paraguayan adult population. There were 1058 individuals surveyed using a validated questionnaire (response rate of 93.9%). The self-reported prevalence rates were as follows (95% CI): gluten sensitivity (GS), 10.30% (8.53–12.29); non-celiac GS (NCGS), 5.19% (3.94–6.71); physician-diagnosed celiac disease (PD-CD), 3.11% (2.15–4.35); wheat allergy (WA), 2.07% (1.30–3.13); and adherence to GFD, 15.69% (13.55–18.02). Excluding CD, more women than men met the criteria for GRDs, adverse food reactions, and GFD (p < 0.05). Eight respondents reported the coexistence of NCGS with PD-CD and/or WA. Most cases on a GFD indicated medical/dietitian advice for following the diet (68.07%). Non-self-reported GS individuals indicated weight control (46.4%) and the notion that the GFD is healthier (20.2%) as the main motivations for following the diet. GRDs are not uncommon in Paraguayan adult population. It seems that there is awareness about GRDs and the GFD, but training about the diagnosis of GRDs is desirable because of the informed overlapping diagnoses of CD or WA with NCGS. Future studies involving face-to-face interviews are necessary.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Perceived Health Benefits and Information Sources to Following a Gluten-Free Diet Among People Without Celiac Disease or Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 704-704
Author(s):  
Kristina Arslain ◽  
Pratiksha Baishya ◽  
Christopher Gustafson ◽  
Devin Rose
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Information Sources ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Perceived Health ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Sensitivity ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objectives The gluten-free diet (GFD) has been adopted by many people who do not have Celiac disease or non-Celiac gluten sensitivity, but no studies examine the relationship of perceived health benefits of, and the sources that recommend trying, the GFD to the decision to follow the diet. Methods We surveyed a large, nationally representative sample of 3051 US residents about their attitudes, perceptions, and experiences with the GFD. Logistic regression was used to compare respondents who had no diagnosed need for a GFD but were currently avoiding or had avoided gluten previously (GF-Consumer) to the consumers that had never tried a GFD. Results Over one-fifth of our respondents were GF-Consumers. Beliefs that “a gluten-reduced diet is healthier for people than a full-gluten containing diet” (OR 1.55; P &lt; 0.01), that “gluten-free products are generally more nutritious than their gluten-containing variant” (OR 1.53; P &lt; 0.01) and that a GFD can help clear acne (OR 1.44; P &lt; 0.01) were all positively associated with trying a GFD. The most influential source that suggested the diet was oneself who learned about a GFD through personal research (OR 3.35; P &lt; 0.01). This was followed by “family member or friend” (OR 2.68; P &lt; 0.01) and “healthcare center or health professional (doctor, dietitian, etc.)” (OR 2.10; P &lt; 0.01). Conclusions Positive, but scientifically unsubstantiated, beliefs about the benefits of the GFD were strongly associated with trying a GF diet. Both conventional and unconventional sources of information about the GFD were positively associated with following the diet. These findings about beliefs and information sources highlight potential barriers to the promotion of scientifically based nutritional recommendations to consumers. Funding Sources University of Nebraska Agricultural Research Division Innovation Fund for Wheat/Cereal Crops.

scholarly journals Metabolic effects in patients with celiac disease, patients with nonceliac gluten sensitivity, and asymptomatic controls, after six months of a gluten-free diet

2020 ◽  
Vol 85 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.M. Remes-Troche ◽  
O. De J. Cobos-Quevedo ◽  
X. Rivera-Gutiérrez ◽  
G. Hernández ◽  
E. de la Cruz-Patiño ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Metabolic Effects ◽  
Gluten Sensitivity ◽  
Gluten Free

scholarly journals Dermatomyositis Associated with Celiac Disease: Response to a Gluten-Free Diet

2006 ◽  
Vol 20 (6) ◽  
pp. 433-435 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min Soo Song ◽  
David Farber ◽  
Alain Bitton ◽  
Jeremy Jass ◽  
Michael Singer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Gastrointestinal Symptoms ◽  
Human Leukocyte ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Nutritional Deficiencies ◽  
Deficiency Anemia ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Disease Response ◽  
Vitamin Deficiencies

The association between dermatomyositis and celiac disease in children has been well documented. In the adult population, however, the association has not been clearly established. A rare case of concomitant dermatomyositis and celiac disease in a 40-year-old woman is presented. After having been diagnosed with dermatomyositis and iron deficiency anemia, this patient was referred to the gastroenterology clinic to exclude a gastrointestinal malignancy. Blood tests revealed various vitamin deficiencies consistent with malabsorption. The results of gastroscopy with duodenal biopsy were consistent with celiac disease. After she was put on a strict gluten-free diet, both nutritional deficiencies and the dermatomyositis resolved. The patient’s human leukocyte antigen haplotype study was positive for DR3 and DQ2, which have been shown to be associated with both juvenile dermatomyositis and celiac disease. It is suggested that patients with newly diagnosed dermatomyositis be investigated for concomitant celiac disease even in the absence of gastrointestinal symptoms.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Self-Reported Gluten Sensitivity and Adherence to a Gluten-Free Diet in Argentinian Adult Population

Nutrients ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 81 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Cabrera-Chávez ◽  
Gimena Dezar ◽  
Anna Islas-Zamorano ◽  
Jesús Espinoza-Alderete ◽  
Marcela Vergara-Jiménez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Adult Population ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Sensitivity ◽  
Gluten Free

scholarly journals Management of Nonceliac Gluten Sensitivity by Gastroenterology Specialists: Data from an Italian Survey

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Federica Branchi ◽  
Francesca Ferretti ◽  
Lorenzo Norsa ◽  
Leda Roncoroni ◽  
Dario Conte ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Celiac Disease ◽  
Therapeutic Approach ◽  
Gluten Free Diet ◽  
Gluten Sensitivity ◽  
Gluten Free ◽  
Outpatient Services ◽  
Italian Survey ◽  
Correct Definition ◽  
Definition Of

Background and Aim. Nonceliac gluten sensitivity is syndrome characterized by symptoms disappearing after a gluten-free diet. Its existence is still argument of discussion among specialists. Our aim was to evaluate the knowledge about nonceliac gluten sensitivity among gastroenterology specialists.Methods. During October 2013 a questionnaire was sent through a medical newsletter to Italian gastroenterologists. Twelve questions investigated their knowledge on nonceliac gluten sensitivity, including their diagnostic and therapeutic approach.Results. A total of 212 gastroenterologists filled in the questionnaire. The 98.6% were aware of the existence of a syndrome called “nonceliac gluten sensitivity” and 77% believe in its existence. However, only 56% gave a correct definition of the term. The majority of specialists diagnosed gluten sensitive patients and the number of diagnoses was not statistically different from that of celiac disease. Moreover, a gluten-free diet was prescribed by 64% of the specialists and among them the 73% noted an increase of gluten sensitive patients attending their outpatient services.Conclusions. Our study indicated that most of the specialists recognize nonceliac gluten sensitivity and prescribe gluten-free diet, although 44% of the specialists are not able to give its correct definition; underlining the necessity of medical education on this topic is needed.

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