Diverticular Disease
Description
Diverticular Diseases are conditions in which small protrusions through the wall of the Colon (Diverticula) form.
Prevalence
Diverticular Disease occurs primarily in Western nations.
The incidence of Diverticular Disease is the same in males and females.
The incidence of Diverticular Disease rises with age. It is rare in persons under the age of 40.
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