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Essential Information

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COVID-19 and IBD
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What are Crohn’s & colitis?
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Treatments & Medications
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Diet & Nutrition

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Supports Post-Secondary Students Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Supports Post-Secondary Students Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Unraveling the Role of Gut Bacteria in Crohn’s and Colitis: The Immunoglobulin Connection

Unraveling the Role of Gut Bacteria in Crohn’s and Colitis: The Immunoglobulin Connection

Canadian medical research breakthrough - Gut bacteria combination shows risk for Crohn's disease

Canadian medical research breakthrough - Gut bacteria combination shows risk for Crohn's disease

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Events

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Surgery and Ostomy for Crohn's and Colitis 101

Did you know that surgery may be an effective long-term treatment option for people with IBD? Have you been wondering about how to improve your quality of life when living with an ostomy? IBD can...
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The Mediterranean Diet for Crohn's and Colitis

Do you struggle to find a diet plan that suits your nutritional needs without triggering your symptoms of IBD? Are you looking to find out about a diet that may be beneficial for people with Crohn...
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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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