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. 2011 Mar;3(1):5–12.

Table 3 . Prevalence of celiac disease among at risk groups in Iran (serological screenings).

Disease groups Prevalence (%) References
Normal population 0.6 27
Chronic diarrhea (children) 6.5-20 41, 42
Inflammatory bowel disease 7.8 53
Autoimmune hepatitis 3.6-10 54
Chronic psychiatric disorders 1.5 25
Irritable bowel syndrome 1-11.4 26
Short stature 4-33.6 48
Type 1 diabetes mellitus 2.4 44
Epilepsy 2.7 35
Dyspepsia 2.5 47
Infertility 1.5 55
Patients with non-specific GI symptoms 3.3 46
Mental retardation 1 56
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis 2.84 57
Behcet's 1.32 34
Iron deficiency anemia of unknown origin 14.6 58