The burden of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Canada : Fardeau des maladies inflammatoires de l'intestin au Canada : rapport final et recommandations

Final Report and Recommendations The Burden of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Canada Approved by the Board of Directors of the Crohn‟s and Colitis Foundation of Canada September 13, 2008 Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada 60 St. [...] The key to the CCFC‟s success is the interest and work of thousands of volunteers across the country. [...] There is often a lack of support, both in the broader community and among the families and coworkers of people with IBD, stemming from a lack of understanding of the disease and the intimate nature of symptoms. [...] D., Executive Director of Research The Steering Committee guided the activities of the project consultant (Angela Rocchi, M. Sc., Axia Research), and was responsible for determining the methodology and content of the report, as well as providing input, review and approval of the report. [...] Although CD most commonly affects the lower end of the small intestine (the ileum) and the beginning of the large intestine (the colon), it may involve any part of the Gastrointestinal (GI) tract.