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Colitis Duration Statistics
The duration of colitis can vary greatly among individuals, with some experiencing a short-term episode lasting weeks to months, while others may have a chronic form lasting for years.
In this post, we explore key statistics related to ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease affecting a significant portion of the population. From prevalence rates and disease course to healthcare costs and treatment outcomes, these data points shed light on the impact and challenges faced by individuals living with this condition.
Statistic 1
"Almost half of patients diagnosed with ulcerative colitis have mild symptoms."
Statistic 2
"Among patients with ulcerative colitis, 10% to 15% will undergo surgery due to the severity of the disease or complications."
Statistic 3
"People with ulcerative colitis have a higher risk for blood clots that increase by 2- to 3-fold."
Statistic 4
"Approximately 78% of patients have a persistent disease course over 25 years."
Statistic 5
"Ulcerative colitis is more prevalent in Western countries, especially among Caucasian and Ashkenazi Jewish descent."
Statistic 6
"Hospitalization for ulcerative colitis has decreased from 1998 to 2014, from approximately 51 to 45 stays per 100,000 adults in the United States."
Statistic 7
"Remission rates at 1 year after diagnosis are keenly around 48% without therapy."
Statistic 8
"The total annual financial healthcare burden of inflammatory bowel disease in the U.S. is $14.6 to $31.6 billion."
Statistic 9
"The prevalence of ulcerative colitis in the U.S. is approximately 238 per 100,000 adults, representing more than 700,000 Americans."
Statistic 10
"Continuous (pancolitis) accounts for the disease extent in 17–20% of patients at initial presentation."