INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE IN YOUTH UNDER 20 FROM 1990-2019: A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON REGIONAL AND NATIONAL VARIATIONS FROM THE GBD 2019 ANALYSIS

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) ranks as the 9th primary cause of mortality and the 10th main source of disability worldwide among individuals aged under 20. Grasping the worldwide implications for this age bracket is pivotal for shaping health care approaches and optimizing patient care.