Long-term deterioration of quality of life in adult patients with celiac disease is associated with treatment noncompliance.

Background: Deterioration of quality of life in the long term has been suggested for celiac disease patients on a gluten-free diet.

Aims: To determine long-term quality of life of celiac disease patients and to assess the benefits of gluten-free diet compliance.

Patients: We prospectively evaluated 53 newly diagnosed adult celiac disease patients.