Celiac Disease: By the Numbers
Sometimes it's hard to understand how many people are affected by celiac disease and the costs involved. Here are some fast facts about the scope of the disease.
| 1 in 133 Americans who have celiac disease |
| 90 percent or more Percentage of people with celiac disease who are either misdiagnosed or undiagnosed with other conditions |
| 11 years The average number of years a person with celiac disease suffers symptoms before being correctly diagnosed |
| 2006 The year the U.S. Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection went into effect. For the first time, people with celiac disease were able to read a food label and determine in a few easy steps if a product was safe to eat. |
| 5-10 percent The percentage of children with a family history of celiac disease who will develop the disease themselves |
| $4.5 billion Dollars of annual sales from gluten-free products worldwide; more than double sales from 2005 |
| Up to 22 percent Percent of patients with celiac disease who have an immediate family member who also has the disease |
| 3 million People of all races, ages and genders who have celiac disease in the United States |
| Zero Pharmaceutical cures currently available for celiac disease |
Reviewed by: Center for Celiac Disease team
Date: February 2013