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Health Topicsdigestive healthcrohns diseaseHow the social determinants of health impact Crohn's disease

How the social determinants of health impact Crohn's disease

Written by Michael Gollust. Medically reviewed in December 2024 by Ann Wendling, MD, MPH.

Updated on October 23, 2024

The severity of Crohn's disease is impacted by much more than just age, family history, or diet.

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