Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

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About
Learn the basics of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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Causes
Learn what researchers know about the causes of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Testing
Learn the options for being tested for the types of Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Living with IBD
Learn about how to live well with IBD.
Crohn's Disease
Learn the basics of Chron's Disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Ulcerative Colitis
Learn the basics of ulcerative colitis (UC), a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Commonly Mistaken Conditions
Describes conditions that are commonly misconceived to be the same disease as IBD.

For Professionals

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Facts and Stats
Learn about the overall prevalence and incidence of IBD, and which populations are most affected.
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CDC Programs
Learn about CDC's currently funded inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) programs.
IBD Etiology and Outcomes (CDC-Funded Program, 2018-2024)
Learn about CDC's inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) program funded in 2018.
Improving Health Outcomes for Patients with IBD (CDC-Funded Programs, 2023-2028)
Learn about CDC's inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) programs funded in 2023.