Abstract

VEITIA, Guillermo et al. Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in venezuelan adults. Gen [online]. 2013, vol.67, n.3, pp.139-144. ISSN 0016-3503.

Introduction: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional digestive disorder that affects 10 to 20% of the general population. Few studies exist in Latin America that shows the national prevalence, and in Venezuela we don´t have investigation resources that support those numbers. Materials and methods: Multicenter study, descriptive, transversal, during the months April and May 2011. The validated Roma Foundation questionnaire was used. This Foundation authorized its use by the Service of Gastroenterology Hospital Vargas de Caracas. 15 states were randomly selected, in each state one municipality, and in those places as churches, shopping centers, comunity meeting, bus stops, etc. The values obtained were transcribed into a database in Excel and processed EPIDAT 3.1. Results: Of 1781 people encuested, 299 met the criteria for IBS according to Rome III. The national prevalence of IBS was 16.80%, with 81.6% women (244) and 18.4% men (55). The age group between 38 and 47 years was the most affected (26.43%) and the mix was the most predominant subtype. Conclusions: The prevalence of IBS in the Venezuelan adult population according to Rome III criteria is 16.80%.

Keywords : Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Prevalence; Venezuela.

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