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The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Gallstone Among Adults in South-East of Iran: A Population-Based Study

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  • Alireza Ansari-Moghaddam
  • Alireza Khorram
  • Mahmodreza Miri-Bonjar
  • Mahdi Mohammadi
  • Hossein Ansari

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OBJECTIVE- The present study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and possible risk factors of gallstone disease in the general population. PATIENTS & METHODS- This cross sectional study was carried out on a total of 1522 males and females aged ≥30 years in Zahedan district, South-East of Iran. Data were collected by a validated questionnaire and gallstone diagnosis was assessed by an experienced radiologist using ultrasonography. Logistic regression model was used to identify the association between selected variables and gallstone disease. RESULTS- The overall prevalence of gallstone in participants was 2.4%. The risk of gallstone was 2.60 times higher in people age 45 and older than those aged 30 - 44 years (Odds Ratio = 2.60, 95% CI; 1.22 - 5.55). Females were 2.73 (95% CI; 1.34 - 5.56) times more likely to have disease compared to males as well. The risk in unmarried individuals was also three times higher than married ones (OR = 2.99- 95% CI 1.02 - 9.16). Additionally, daily physical activity reduced the risk of gallstone disease by 66% (95% CI; 0.18 - 0.86). CONCLUSION- In conclusion, increasing age and female gender were risk factors, whereas daily physical activity and marriage identified as protective factors in aetiology of gallstone disease.

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  • Alireza Ansari-Moghaddam & Alireza Khorram & Mahmodreza Miri-Bonjar & Mahdi Mohammadi & Hossein Ansari, 2016. "The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Gallstone Among Adults in South-East of Iran: A Population-Based Study," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 8(4), pages 1-60, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:gjhsjl:v:8:y:2016:i:4:p:60
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    1. Muhammad Bilal & Abdul Haseeb & Muhammad Saad & Muhammad Ahsan & Madiha Raza & Aafia Ahmed & Waqas Shahnawaz & Bilal Ahmed & Vanita Motiani, 2017. "The Prevalence and Risk Factors of Gallstone among Adults in Karachi, South Pakistan: A Population-Based Study," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 9(4), pages 106-106, April.

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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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