An estimated 1 in 133 Americans, or about 1% of the population, has celiac disease.

Celiac disease is a serious genetic autoimmune disease that damages the villi of the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food.

It is estimated that 83% of Americans who have celiac disease are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other conditions.

6-10 years is the average time a person waits to be correctly diagnosed. (Source: Daniel Leffler, MD, MS, The Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center)

5-22% of people with celiac disease have an immediate family member (first degree relative) who also has celiac disease.

There are no pharmaceutical treatments or cures for celiac disease.