World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day: Know Date, History and Significance of the Day That Raises Awareness To Improve Life for People With IBD
The primary goals of World IBD Day is educating the public about the symptoms, impacts, and treatments of IBD. The day unites people worldwide in their fight against Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, known as inflammatory bowel diseases.
World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day, also known as World IBD Day, takes place on May 19 every year to raise awareness to improve life for people with IBD. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about inflammatory bowel diseases, which include Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. These chronic conditions affect millions of people worldwide, causing significant physical and emotional challenges. IBD, which stands for inflammatory bowel disease including Crohnās disease and ulcerative colitis, are two serious, chronic digestive diseases that affect millions around the globe. As World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day 2024 nears, hereās all you need to know about the history and significance of the global event.
World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day 2024 Date
World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day 2024 will be observed on Sunday, May 19.
World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day History
World IBD Day was created in 2010 during Digestive Disease Week, US. It is led by patient organisations representing over 50 countries on 5 continents and coordinated by the European Federation of CrohnĀ“s and Ulcerative Colitis Associations (EFCCA).
World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day Significance
The primary goals of World IBD Day is educating the public about the symptoms, impacts, and treatments of IBD. The day unites people worldwide in their fight against Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, known as inflammatory bowel diseases. The international event also calls for promoting policies that improve the quality of life for those affected by IBD, including better access to healthcare and medications. Many of the IBD associations linked to World IBD Day use purple ribbon as a symbol of awareness and support for those living with IBD.
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