IBD is a chronic disorder with disease onset ranging from early childhood to beyond the sixth decade of life. This Review provides an overview of the differences in epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and natural history of paediatric, adult, and elderly-onset IBD. In addition, potential differences in host–gene–microbial interactions according to age are highlighted.
- Joannie Ruel
- Darren Ruane
- Jean-Frédéric Colombel