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Young Americans Face 52% Surge in Diverticulitis Cases

10/28/2025

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UCLA Researchers Report

Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Vanderbilt University report a 52% rise in complicated diverticulitis among Americans under 50 from 2005 to 2020.
Early-onset cases now account for 16% of hospitalizations, and severe cases rose from 18.5% to 28.2%.
Despite lower mortality and shorter hospital stays, younger patients face higher odds of colectomy.

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UCLA Researchers Report

Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Vanderbilt University report a 52% rise in complicated diverticulitis among Americans under 50 from 2005 to 2020.
Early-onset cases now account for 16% of hospitalizations, and severe cases rose from 18.5% to 28.2%.
Despite lower mortality and shorter hospital stays, younger patients face higher odds of colectomy.

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