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What ages are more likely to be affected by crohn's disease?

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Dr. Ihor Zakaluzny answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Age15-35 most common: Can occur in children, and in older patients. There seems to be a peak in patients around age 60; the 'typical' presenting patient is in the late teens or early 20's.

Answered 5/21/2013

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