Bridging the Gap Between Celiac Disease and Mental Health Care (GI Advisor)

Based on data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, celiac disease affects an estimated 0.7% of the population in the United States.¹ Findings have shown an increasing prevalence of the disease in both children and adults, which may be partly due to improvements in screening and diagnostic efforts. Studies have also demonstrated various extragastric conditions in this patient population, including dermatologic and neurologic disorders.