World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day Explained

World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day, also known as World IBD Day, is an annual event to raise awareness of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, known collectively as inflammatory bowel disease.[1] The day is coordinated by the European Federation of Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis Associations (EFCCA). It was created in 2010 during Digestive Disease Week in the United States[2] and takes place on 19 May.[3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019-11-06. Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day shows 'not every disability is visible'. ITV News. 19 May 2019.
  2. Web site: 2019-11-06. 19 May, World IBD Day - Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. World IBD Day, 19th May.
  3. Web site: 2019-11-06. Celebrating the "Invisible Heroes" of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Community. www.pfizer.com.
  4. Web site: 2019-11-06. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. World IBD Day - 19 May 2019. 14 May 2019. www.wales.nhs.uk.
  5. Web site: 2019-11-06. Wake up Europe—it's World IBD Day!. United European Gastroenterology.

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