The cost of coeliac condition
Economic availability of gluten-free foods for patients with celiac disease in the Czech Republic
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21295010 |
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| Authors | Helena Vychová (0000-0001-9583-1234, University of Hradec Králové, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 127 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 588-600 |
| Publication date | 2025-01-14 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | British Food Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0007-070X • E-ISSN: 1758-4108 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/bfj-04-2024-0394 |
| OpenAlex | W4405202661 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 10 |
Purpose This study examines the economic availability of gluten-free foods for people with coeliac condition in the Czech Republic, focusing on the price differences between gluten-free and gluten-containing products. Design/methodology/approach A comprehensive price survey was carried out, analysing almost 7,000 products from different categories. Statistical analysis using IBM SPSS Statistics software was used to calculate average prices and test the significance of price differences between the two groups of products. Findings The results show that most gluten-free products are more expensive than their gluten-containing counterparts, with significant price differences between product categories, particularly in bakery products. This economic burden is a barrier to adherence to a gluten-free diet, which is essential for the management of celiac disease. Practical implications Policymakers, healthcare providers and other members of the public can use these findings to develop the policies needed to promote the accessibility of gluten-free products. Originality/value This research provides unique insights into the economic availability of gluten-free foods for people with coeliac disease in the Czech Republic, a topic that has not been extensively studied in this specific context. While literature exists on the pricing of gluten-free products in other countries, our comprehensive price survey highlights significant price differences between gluten-free and gluten-containing products in the Czech market. The data reflect current market conditions and highlight the economic burden for people with celiac disease, contributing to the discourse on public health and dietary accessibility in the Czech Republic
Biology · Business · Coeliac disease · Context (archaeology) · Czech · Disease · Geography · Gluten · Gluten free · Product (mathematics) · Celiac Disease Research and Management · Firm Innovation and Growth · Food Science · Marketing · Medicine · Microscopic Colitis
| Highly cited | No |
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