Attaining sustainability in inflammatory bowel disease

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The prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is rising globally, impacting healthcare systems in newly industrialized and low-resource countries.
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Sustainable IBD care requires balancing clinical effectiveness with affordability, environmental responsibility, and patient-centered approaches.
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Healthcare contributes significantly to carbon emissions, necessitating decarbonization and waste reduction in clinical pathways to protect public health.
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A comprehensive framework for sustainable IBD care encompasses clinical, systemic, financial, and environmental dimensions to optimize patient outcomes.
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Strategies for sustainable IBD management include efficient monitoring, responsible therapy adoption, and integrated care pathways to enhance equity and quality.

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