Primal Health Databank: Study
| Entry No: | 0018 |
| Title: | Passive smoking is associated with an increased risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease in children. |
| Author(s): | Lashner BA, Shaheen NJ, et al. |
| Reference: | AM. J. of Gastroenterology, 1993;88,3:356-359 |
| Place of Study: | USA |
| Abstract: | A matched case control study. The main conclusion was that passive smoking exposure at birth is associated with the development of inflammatory bowel disease. The incidence is greater in Crohn's disease than ulcerative colitis |
| Keyword(s): | Crohn's disease, passive smoking, ulcerative colitis |
| Discussion: | No discussion mentioned for this entry |
| See Also: | No related entries mentioned for this entry |
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