FAQ
| My mom is 65. I heard that she is at increased risk of developing diverticular disease. Is this true? |
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The risk for symptomatic diverticular disease is negligible for 35 year olds or younger. However, at age 55 the risk increases by a factor of 10 and at 75 years the risk increases to 40%. 50% of Canadians over the age of 80 years develop diverticular disease. At present, there are no known risk factors other than advanced age. |
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