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

Lili Grudeva (), Diana Gancheva () and Maria Atanasova ()
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Lili Grudeva: Medical University - Varna
Diana Gancheva: Medical University - Varna
Maria Atanasova: Medical University - Varna

Izvestia Journal of the Union of Scientists - Varna. Economic Sciences Series, 2017, issue 1, 274-278

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: gluten free diet; non celiac gluten sensitivity; social; burden; psychological; adherence, economic burden (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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