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Health Conditions
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Who has it?
Overall, IBD affects approximately 1 million people in the United States; it is believed that 15,000 to 30,000 new cases develop each year. IBD can occur at any time in a person's life; however, it most frequently occurs in persons in their late teens and twenties and in persons between the ages of 50 and 80 years. Men and women are equally affected by IBD. Genetics research has indicated that IBD tends to run in families. Approximately 15 to 30 percent of patients with IBD have a relative with the disease.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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Who has it?
