In this episode, we look at how IBD shows up across different countries, exploring differences in medical access, cultural attitudes, diet, and stigma. We talk about what it means to have IBD in places with limited resources versus advanced care, and how culture shapes the way patients cope, advocate, and heal.
Here is the link to more personal stories: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/blog/what-its-like-to-live-with-ibd-around-the-world
Here is the link to IBD Passport: https://www.ibdpassport.com/en-nz/travelling-ibd/health-care-abroad
Here is all our research tools!:
https://arc-nwl.nihr.ac.uk/news/delayed-diagnosis-of-inflammatory-bowel-disease-is-linked-to-worse-clinical
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002934325005455
https://www.ajmc.com/view/addressing-disparities-in-ibd-care-to-reduce-costs-and-improve-access
https://www.centerforbiosimilars.com/view/the-growing-impact-of-biosimilars-in-ibd-care