Celiac Disease

Celiac Disease is indexed under Gastrointestinal, Autoimmune GI. Also known as celiac sprue, gluten-sensitive enteropathy.

US prevalence

~2 million people in the United States; about 1% globally Source: NIDDK — Definition & Facts for Celiac Disease. Federal source. Label: VERIFIED.

ICD-10-CM codes

K90.0

Typical onset

Any age; often diagnosed in 30s-40s; childhood diagnosis increasing

Course

lifelong

Body systems

gastrointestinal, dermatologic, neurological

Sex differences

F:M ~2:1

Racial and ethnic differences

Most common in Northern European descent; increasing recognition in other populations

What this page does not establish

These figures describe populations, not individuals, and none of them is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. Prevalence estimates are approximate and reflect published ranges. Disparity figures are reported patterns, not causes.

Taxonomy last reviewed 2026-05-19. Each figure on the interactive page carries its own source and retrieval date, which can be later than this review.

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