Retrospective Review of Pediatric and Adult Autoimmune Hepatitis in Two Quaternary Care Centres in British Columbia: Increased Prevalence Seen in British Columbia’S First Nations Community

Abstract

The findings suggest an increased prevalence of AIH among BC's First Nations community. A disproportionate First Nations representation was found on independent review of two databases. Future studies are needed to determine the true prevalence of AIH in this community, and to uncover the genetic predisposition and the environmental triggers explaining this phenomenon.