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Risk of Early Death and Celiac Disease
Celiac disease can raise the risk of early death from other conditions.
By Matthew Kadey, MS, RD
Nov 9, 2020
In a 1969–2017 study of 50,000 people with celiac disease in Sweden, researchers found that subjects had a 21% higher risk of early death from conditions like heart disease and cancer compared with the general population. This drives home the importance of a swift diagnosis, as well as the need to implement a strict gluten-free diet that still meets the overall nutrient needs of an individual with the condition.
See also: Celiac Disease, Diet and Lifestyle
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