The Anonymous Widower

Does Uncomplicated Pancolonic Diverticular Disease Affect Races Differently?

I asked Google AI the question in the title of this post and received this answer.

Yes, there are some differences in how uncomplicated diverticular disease affects different racial groups, particularly regarding the location of diverticula and the prevalence of the disease, though the picture is complex and influenced by environmental factors like diet. While Western populations tend to have left-sided diverticula, Asian populations show a higher prevalence of right-sided diverticula. Black populations also show a tendency for proximal (right-sided) diverticula, though their overall disease prevalence can differ from White populations.

The source used by Google AI is this paper on the National Library of Medicine, which is entitled Sex And Race Disparities In Diverticulosis Prevalence.

October 5, 2025 - Posted by AnonW | Health | Diverticular Disease, Gender, Race