NURS305 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hematochezia
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The two most common diseases are: ulcerative colitis. Inflammation of the large intestine: crohn"s disease. Inflammation in any part of the digestive tract: genetics and, problems with the immune system. However, certain ethnic groups such as caucasians and jewish decent appear to have a higher risk. Ibd can happen at any age, but in most cases, it starts before the age of 35. People who have a parent, sibling, or child with ibd are at a much higher risk for developing it themselves. People who live in urban areas and industrialized countries have a higher risk of getting ibd. Those with white collar jobs are also more likely to develop the disease. This can be partially explained by lifestyle choices and diet. People who live in industrialized countries tend to eat more fat and processed food. Ibd is also more common among people living in northern climates, where it"s often cold.
