You are not alone!
Although IBD is a condition that doesn’t go away, it is important to remember that you are not alone. With treatment, people with IBD can lead full and productive lives.
About 2.4 to 3.1 million US adults have IBD.
Most people are diagnosed with IBD between ages 15 to 30. But it can happen at any time. About 10 in 100 people that are diagnosed with IBD will be over 60 years of age. Some say it could be as high as 15 out of 100 people.
IBD affects both men and women about equally.
More people from diverse racial and ethnic groups are being diagnosed with IBD compared to previous years.