Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

IBD is an acronym on cubes held by a hand in a blue glove

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Featured Topics

World IBD Day
IBD and Hospitalizations
IBD and Chronic Diseases

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a broad term that describes conditions characterized by chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. The two most common inflammatory bowel diseases are Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

What Is IBD?

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Explore IBD Basics

Data and Statistics

Learn about IBD studies conducted by CDC scientists

CDC-Funded Projects

Check out CDC’s IBD projects with external partners

FAQs

Get answers to frequently asked questions about IBD

Featured Resources

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation: What is Crohn’s Disease?
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation: What is Ulcerative Colitis?
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases- Crohn’s Disease
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases- Ulcerative Colitis
American College of Gastroenterology: IBD

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Highlights

World IBD Day is May 19

World IBD Day raises awareness of inflammatory bowel disease.

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