Coeliac disease diagnosis quadrupled in 20 years
The number of people being diagnosed with coeliac disease has quadrupled over the last 20 years, according to new research from the University of Nottingham.
Coeliac disease quadrupled in 20 years say university
The number of people being diagnosed with coeliac disease has quadrupled over the last 20 years, according to new research from the University of Nottingham.
The condition means sufferers are unable to eat products containing gluten without feeling unwell. It is found in wheat, barley and rye.
Experts believe the increase is due to better diagnosis, rather than more people developing the condition.
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