Epidemiology of disorders of gut‐brain interaction in Belgium and differences between two language groups: Results from the Rome foundation global epidemiology study

Abstract Background The Rome Foundation carried out a worldwide epidemiology study on DGBI according to the Rome IV criteria in 33 countries, including Belgium. DGBI prevalence varied between continents and countries, but prevalence differences within language groups in a single country have not yet been described. Methods We analyzed the prevalence rates of 18 DGBI and their psychosocial impact in Belgium in the French and Dutch language groups. Key Results DGBI prevalence was similar in the French‐speaking and Dutch‐speaking population. Having one or more DGBI was negatively associated with... Mehr ...