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The Perceived Social Burden of the Gluten Free Diet in Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity

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  • Lili Grudeva

    (Medical University - Varna)

  • Diana Gancheva

    (Medical University - Varna)

  • Maria Atanasova

    (Medical University - Varna)

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In the present paper, we discuss the change in non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) awareness and perception through patients' concerns and the most recent literature. Nowadays NCGS has moved in the public awareness (both doctors and population) from a rare disease to a common one and the gluten free diet (GFD) is no longer the exclusive therapy for patients but is becoming a popular health choice for everybody. Gluten-free food, once hard to find and requiring home preparation, is now available at restaurants and grocery stores. However, the quality of life of those affected by p(NCGS) seems to be still compromised and this is particularly true for those who find it difficult to adhere to a GFD and those who were asymptomatic at the time of diagnosis. Intervention at diagnosis and follow-up to improve the patients' adaptation to the condition and its limitations should be implemented.

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  • Lili Grudeva & Diana Gancheva & Maria Atanasova, 2017. "The Perceived Social Burden of the Gluten Free Diet in Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity," Izvestia Journal of the Union of Scientists - Varna. Economic Sciences Series, Union of Scientists - Varna, Economic Sciences Section, issue 1, pages 274-278, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:vra:journl:y:2017:i:1:p:274-278
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    Keywords

    gluten free diet; non celiac gluten sensitivity; social; burden; psychological; adherence; economic burden;
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    • A00 - General Economics and Teaching - - General - - - General

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