Iranian Association of Gastroenterology and Hepatology celebrate World Digestive Health Week from 22 up to 29 May, 2009 (1- 8 Khordad 1389). We have arranged some seminars for physicians, some lectures for peoples, some programs in Radio and TV and some articles in newspapers at 11 provinces of our country contain of Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, Kerman, Guilan, Sari, Golestan, Tabriz and  Ahvaz.

"Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a group of inflammatory conditions of the colon and small intestine. The two main types of IBD are Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease. IBD affects young people and its peak age of onset is typically the third decade, during a time while young adults are finishing their education, starting a family, or building a career. Some patients suffer from progressive courses while for others the course is more waxing and waning. Hospitalization and surgery are often necessary and can greatly impact on quality of life. However, with individually tailored medical and surgical therapy patients with IBD can lead full and productive lives and many can have their disease in long lasting remission. While IBD was predominately a disease of developed countries from the middle of the twentieth century, in recent years there have been rising incidence rates in developing countries. During 2010 WGO wishes to underscore the emergence and complexities of IBD to doctors in developed and developing countries. Our focus is on optimizing diagnostic approaches and maximizing patient care to enhance the quality of life of IBD patients and to help inform their health care providers worldwide."

Every 29th May, WGO celebrates World Digestive Health Day and initiates a worldwide public health campaign through its national societies and 50,000 members. For 2009, WGO will focus the world’s attention upon Irritable Bowel Syndrome, a truly global problem affecting millions of individuals (ca. 1 in 10) worldwide and exerting a significant influence on the quality of life both for the many reported and unreported (ca. 5 in 10) cases. Iranian Association of Gastroenterology and Hepatology selebrate World Digestive Health Week from 21 up to 29 May, 2009 (31 Ordibehesht - 8 Khordad). We have arranged some seminars for physicians, some lectures for peoples, some programs in Radio and TV and some articles in newspapers in the Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, Isfahan, Kerman, Guilan, Sari, Golestan, Tabriz, Ahvaz. please follow URL for Poster and Pamphlet about IBS. http://iaghcongress.org/WDHD2009-05-03.htm

 

Iranian Association of Gastroenterology and Hepatology selebrate World Digestive Health Day 29 May, 2008 (9 Khordad 1387). We prepare pamphlet and poster on the subject and have been sent for all hospital and treatment center in the Iran and we have been some programs in Radio and TV and some articles in newspapers, too. please follow URL for Poster and Pamphlet about IBS. http://www.iaghcongress.org/iagh87/