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World J Gastroenterol. Apr 21, 2007; 13(15): 2153-2159
Published online Apr 21, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i15.2153
Table 2 Prevalence of unrecognized (silent/subclinical) celiac disease among the “healthy” general population in the Middle East (serological screenings)[61-66]
PopulationsPrevalence (%)References
Turkish school children1:115 (0.87)61
Iranian blood donors1:166 (0.60)62
Iranian children1:165 (0.61)63
Israeli blood donors1:157 (0.63)64
Turkish blood donors1:87 (1.15)65
Anatolian adults1:100 (1)66