Epidemiology of Pancreatitis in the State of Odisha

ABSTRACT

Backgroundand Aims: Background and Aim of the Study Acute pancreatitis is a surgical condition which may impact other organsresulting in damage to multiple organs or death. Chronic pancreatitis (CP) has deadly long-term consequences such as diabetes mellitusand pancreatic cancer. Although there have been several studies evaluating the epidemiology of pancreatitis in India, due to the diversityof the country, more evidence is required from different regions of the country. Therefore, this study evaluates the epidemiology of acuteand CP in the state of Odisha.Methodology: This study was a prospective study carried out in a single hospital, Institute of Medical Sciences and Sum Hospital,Bhubaneswar, during 2016–2017.Results: Results showed that there were more acute cases of pancreatitis (n=65, 73.9%) and overall pancreatitis was more prevalent inmen (n = 70; 79%). Unfortunately, an overwhelming majority of the patients do not know what aggravates (n = 71; 81.8%) or alleviates(n = 79; 89.8%) their condition. There was no significant difference in the type of pancreatitis (acute, chronic, acute, or chronic) bygender, smoking, educational status, diet, alcohol intake, socioeconomic status, and religion (P > 0.05).Conclusion: Men were more likely to develop acute and CP than women. Future studies should explore the genetic interactionsmodifying disease development, especially in India