This study assesses the burden and cost of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Portugal, to support the definition of health policies, resource allocation and patient care.The results will hopefully raise awareness of the disease and drive news cientific research and better clinical and economical decisions.This study assesses the burden and cost of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Portugal, to support the definition of health policies, resource allocation and patient care.The results will hopefully raise awareness of the disease and drive news cientific research and better clinical and economical decisions.