Although the prevalence rates of celiac disease tend to be very similar in different Western populations, mortality rates for this disease vary widely. This Review focuses on the mortality rates for the different forms of celiac disease and potential protective factors, such as adherence to a gluten-free diet, early diagnosis and severity of clinical presentation. The authors also propose a hypothesis that links mortality rates to the amount of gluten consumed not only after but also before the diagnosis of celiac disease.
- Federico Biagi
- Gino R. Corazza
