Tag: Celiac disease prevalence

Affecting approximately 1% of the population worldwide, coeliac disease is not evenly distributed across the globe. Its prevalence varies significantly by geography, with some regions showing markedly higher rates than others due to a complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors.

According to research from CivicScience in 2022, only 4% of U.S. adults follow a strictly gluten-free diet for medical reasons, but a larger portion of the population either limits gluten or avoids it entirely for non-medical reasons. This reveals a significant gap between medical necessity and the perceived benefits driving this popular dietary trend. So, what percent of the US eats gluten-free, and why?

While Celiac disease is common in Europe and the United States (affecting around 1% of the population), studies show the prevalence is extremely low in Japan, at around 0.05%. However, this doesn't mean gluten intolerance is nonexistent. As the Japanese diet becomes more Westernized and gluten consumption increases, cases of non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) are rising, and awareness is growing.