A study funded by the CDC shows an increasing prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) among American children under 20, with rates among the highest globally. The study estimated that over 100,000 children in the U.S. are affected by IBD, with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis being the most common types. The prevalence varied by age, gender, race, and region, with disparities in access to medical care and healthcare policies. The study highlighted the need for further research into environmental and genetic factors contributing to these disparities and emphasized the importance of public health initiatives to address the growing burden of pediatric IBD.
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More than 100,000 young people in the US live with inflammatory bowel disease
