Rev Esp Enferm Dig
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To evaluate the incidence and distribution of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the 02 health area of the province of Castellon. ⋯ The incidence and the forms of presentation of IBD in the 02 health area of the province of Castellon are similar to those reported in the rest of Spain, mainly in the urban population.
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To evaluate the editorial quality, diffusion, relevance of the scientific content, and the publication practices of the specialised journal Revista Española de Enfermedades Digestivas. ⋯ The Revista Española de Enfermedades Digestivas is a high-quality vehicle of research results, and has acceptable internal editorial procedures. The journal is widely distributed, though its visibility on the Internet should be improved. Co-authorship is similar to that seen in other medical journals. Steps should be taken to make this journal better known within Spain, and to reduce the delay between the initial receipt and the final publication of manuscripts. Its impact factor is increasing steadily.