Inflammatory Bowel Disease Disparities
Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a set of diseases that attack the Intestines. It leads to chronic inflammation in the lining of the digestive tract. If left untreated, IBD can be life-threatening and change the way one lives. Many suspect an immune system malfunction to be the primary cause of Inflammatory Bowel disease along with diet, Environment, and genetics. Crohn's disease and Ulcerative colitis come under Inflammatory bowel disease and are very similar. Although there is no cure for these diseases, many people may experience remission.
It has been thought that IBD presents mainly in Caucasians. However, more data has been proven that people with different ethnic groups are being affected more. During a 2014 study, out of 10,000 people, about ten people of Hispanic descent, 25 Black people, and 70 non-Hispanic people will get IBD.
Many studies also report that minority populations tend to be underrecognized, which may hinder the process of coming to a diagnosis. If waited too long, inflammation can get out of hand and lead to cancer, fistulas, and strictures in the bowel.
According to another study, African American Crohn's disease patients are less likely to be in remission, are more likely to have surgery, and are more likely to have post-surgical complications. Lower income is connected to a greater risk of severe illness, IBD-related hospitalizations, ICU stays, and mortality, among other things. It is essential to work together and to be heard. IBD is not a well-known disease; you can spread knowledge from person to person so they understand the severity of this disease. Every small step makes a substantial difference in the greater run.
By: Samhita Di
