Calgary Chapter, Canadian Celiac Association What The Surveys Have Been Telling Us

The Canadian Celiac Health Survey 11.7 year delay in diagnosis Mean age at diagnosis was 46 years 27% consulted 3 or more family physicians 14% consulted 2 or more GI specialists Other specialists consulted included rheumatologists, neurologists, dermatologists and others in less significant numbers

The Canadian Celiac Health Survey Stress was the second most common diagnosis and explanation for symptoms, after anemia. Most common associated medical conditions included: anemia, osteoporosis, lactose intolerance, hypothyroidism, RA, and IDDM 31% of female respondents reported at least one miscarriage

Calgary Membership Survey 2005 >50% of members have been diagnosed 2 – 10 years. 83% of members join for themselves >30% of respondents never discuss CD with their physicians

Calgary Member Restaurant Survey 2006 A lot of people eat out a lot of times a week and spend a lot of money 65% eat out 1 or 2 times a week, usually with 1 or 2 other people and 75% of the time for dinner. Most have been glutened when eating out, with 8% at least 7 times in a year. 61% rarely or never notify the restaurant when it happens 70% speak with their feet only by not returning to the restaurant.