Children with Celiac More Likely to Commit Suicide

A study shows a 3-fold increase in mortality in children diagnosed with celiac disease, primarily due to suicide and violent death. What should you know and how can this be prevented? Learn more from a doctor.

Reference:

Am J Gastroenterology 2007; 102: 864-870. “Long-Term Mortality in people with celiac disease diagnosed in childhood compared with adulthood: A population-based cohort study”