Celiac Facts Day 2

Who Has Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease is the most genetic autoimmune disease
in the world.  Celiac disease is estimated to affect
at least 1% of the worldwide population.  Over
3,000,000 people in the US may have the disease,
but only 150,000 have been diagnosed.

Celiac disease occurs in:

• 3.9-12.3% of people with type 1 diabetes
• 5-12% of people with down syndrome
• 20% of people with collagenous colitis
• 4.5% of first degree relatives of people with Celiac