How many celiacs are in Italy? A look at prevalence and diagnosis
                                
                                
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                                According to the Italian Ministry of Health, approximately 1% of the Italian population, or over 600,000 individuals, are estimated to have celiac disease. However, the number of formally diagnosed cases is significantly lower, highlighting a substantial population of undiagnosed individuals in Italy, and prompting recent efforts to boost screening and awareness.