Know the Facts

Bowel Cancer

New Zealand has one of the highest rates of Bowel cancer in the worldBowel cancer, otherwise known as Colorectal Cancer, is the second highest cause of death affecting New Zealanders. Read More

Inflammatory Bowel Disease
(Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis)

70,000 people in New Zealand are living with IBD. Incidence of IBD has increased substantially over the past 50 years. Hospitalisation from IBD has doubled in the past decade. IBD is most commonly diagnosed in people aged 15 to 30.Read More

Coeliac Disease

Coeliac Disease used to be considered a childhood disease but now many adults are presenting with the disease. Approximately 1 in 100, New Zealanders are affected by Coeliac Disease. There is a strong genetic link. Read More