Diverticular disease

iverticular disease is very common, particularly across westernised countries. Both diverticulosis and diverticulitis come under this term, and both will be discussed in more detail in this article. In Western countries, diverticular disease is found in around 40 per cent of adults, whereas in Asia and Africa the prevalence of this disease is found to be less than one per cent. The western lifestyle is associated with increased rates, likely due to poor diet and lifestyle choices.