Increase in death risk from gluten-related gut inflammation

This paper published in JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association) recently examined the risk of death associated with celiac disease. The investigators found a modest but significant increase in risk of death not only with celiac, but also with latent celiac disease and small intestine inflammation. They note that "This risk increase was also seen in children." The take home message here is that even in the absence of gastrointestinal symptoms ("latent celiac disease"), there is an overall negative impact. The authors' conclusion: "Risk of death among patients with celiac disease, inflammation, or latent celiac disease is modestly increased."