Who Is Affected by Crohn's Disease
Crohn's disease occurs most frequently in North America and Europe, especially in the northern latitudes of these locations. It is rare in much of South America and Africa (except for South Africa).1
Slightly more women than men have Crohn's disease. The disease tends to affect younger people, with most diagnoses occurring between ages 15 and 30. Another small peak of diagnosis occurs in people between 60 and 80 years of age.2
Creating a Crohn's Disease Diet Plan
If you have Crohn's disease, you probably have found that certain foods trigger your intestinal symptoms, especially when the disease flares. Learning to avoid these food triggers may allow you to self-manage your Crohn's disease, reduce gastrointestinal symptoms, and promote intestinal healing.
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Crohn's disease is more common among smokers than nonsmokers.
Citations
Sands BE (2006). Crohn's disease. In M Feldman et al., eds., Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease, 8th ed., vol. 2, pp. 2459-2498. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier.
Friedman S, Lichtenstein GR (2006). Crohn's disease. In MM Wolfe et al., eds., Therapy of Digestive Disorders, 2nd ed., pp. 785-801. Philadelphia: Saunders Elsevier.
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