Ulcerative colitis risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Risk factors include a family history of ulcerative colitis, or Jewish ancestry. It may affect any age group, although there are peaks at ages 15 - 30 and then again at ages 50 - 70. It affects men and women equally and appears to run in families, with reports of up to 20 percent of people with ulcerative colitis having a family member or relative with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. A higher incidence of ulcerative colitis is seen in Whites and people of Jewish descent.
Risk Factors
Common risk factors in the development of ulcerative colitis include
- Family history of ulcerative colitis
- whitish and Jewish ancestry
- Age 15-40 or 60-80 years
- Long term use of NSAIDS
- Living in an industrialized country
Common Triggers of UC
Common factors recognized to exacerbate UC are: