The Impact of Environmental Degradation and Inequality on the Surge of IBD in Young Americans

The prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) among the youth in the United States is not merely a public health issue but a glaring manifestation of our societal failures. The sharp increase in cases of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis among children and adolescents can be directly linked to the environmental degradation fueled by corporate greed, the widening gap in access to quality healthcare, and the profound inequities in our food systems. This crisis highlights the urgent need for comprehensive healthcare reform and aggressive environmental policies to safeguard the health of our future generations.