The Socioeconomic Impact on Presentation and Clinical Course of Celiac Disease

Authors

Christopher Cao, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Peter Block, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Madeline Russell, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Justin Robbins, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Anthony J. DiMarino, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Stephanie Moleski, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

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Introduction

• Celiac Disease (CD) is a chronic autoimmune condition primarily affecting the small intestine.
• CD is triggered by ingestion of gluten and the only effective treatment for CD involves strict and lifelong elimination of dietary gluten.
• Compliance with the gluten free diet (GFD) relies on purchasing gluten-free foods. Studies have shown the cost of a GFD to be from 76% to 518% more expensive than gluten containing counterparts. Because of this, the economic burden that CD patients face may be substantial, placing these patients at high risk for dietary neglect.
• Financial limitation aside, GFD availability also varies by differing neighborhoods, resulting in economic food deserts across the country.

Publication Date

10-21-2022

Disciplines

Gastroenterology | Medicine and Health Sciences

Comments

Presented at the 19th International Celiac Disease Symposium.

Recommended Citation

Cao, MD, Christopher; Block, MD, Peter; Russell, MD, Madeline; Robbins, MD, Justin; DiMarino, MD, Anthony J.; and Moleski, Stephanie, "The Socioeconomic Impact on Presentation and Clinical Course of Celiac Disease" (2022). Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Posters.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/gastrohepposters/6