Risk Factors for Celiac Disease
ConditionInDepth
A risk factor is something that raises a person's chances of getting a disease or health problem. A person can have celiac disease with or without the risks below. The more risks a person has, the greater the chances are.
Celiac disease is more common in women than men.
Other things that may raise the risk are:
- Family history—Having other family members with it—especially a parent or sibling
- Genetics—Having certain genes linked to immune system problems
- Certain health problems such as:
- Down syndrome
- Type 1 diabetes
- Turner syndrome
- Other autoimmune diseases such as hypothyroidism
References
- Celiac disease. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/celiac-disease.
- Celiac disease. Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/malabsorption-syndromes/celiac-disease.
- Celiac disease. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases website. Available at: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/celiac-disease.
- What is celiac disease? Celiac Disease Foundation website. Available at: https://celiac.org/about-celiac-disease/what-is-celiac-disease.
Contributors
- Daniel A. Ostrovsky, MD
(C) Copyright 2022 EBSCO Information Services
This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.
To send comments or feedback to our Editorial Team regarding the content please email us at healthlibrarysupport@ebsco.com.