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Essential Information

Find the most essential information regarding Crohn’s and colitis at a glance.
 

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IBD Journey
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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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Group Peer Support Events

Our virtual group peer support program invites people affected by IBD to connect with and provide support to others living with or caring for someone with Crohn’s and colitis. Group sessions...
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Caregiver Group Peer Support Event

Our virtual group peer events invite people affected by IBD to connect with and provide support to others caring for someone with Crohn’s and colitis. Group events give an opportunity for...
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Ontario Group Peer Support Event

Join us from anywhere in Ontario! Our virtual group peer support program invites people affected by IBD to connect with and provide support to others living with or caring for someone 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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