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What are Crohn’s & colitis?
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Locked Out: Public washrooms and private struggles highlight critical access needs in Crohn’s and colitis community

Locked Out: Public washrooms and private struggles highlight critical access needs in Crohn’s and colitis community

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Pain in Crohn's and Colitis

DetailsDate: December 5, 2024 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. ETAre you or a loved one struggling with pain when living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis? Have you ever wondered why some pain...
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Canada Wide Peer Connect Event

Ready to connect with those who understand the challenges of Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?  Join our upcoming Peer Connect...
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Saskatchewan Peer Connect Event (With Manitoba)

Ready to connect with those who understand the challenges of Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?  Join our upcoming Peer...
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Stories from the Crohn's and Colitis Community

Our constituents living with Crohn's or colitis share stories of courage and determination.

Quick Fact

  • Canada has among the highest incidence rates of Crohn's and colitis in the world.
  • 1 in 140 Canadians lives with Crohn’s or colitis.
  • Families new to Canada are developing these diseases for the first time.
  • Incidence of Crohn’s in Canadian kids under 10 has doubled since 1995.
  • People are most commonly diagnosed before age 30.

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