Risk factors for hemorrhoidal disease among healthy young and middle-aged Korean adults

Abstract Hemorrhoidal disease is a highly prevalent anorectal condition causing substantial discomfort, disability, and decreased quality of life. Evidence on preventable risk factors for hemorrhoidal disease is limited. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 194,620 healthy men and women who compl...

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Main Authors: Yun Soo Hong, Kyung Uk Jung, Sanjay Rampal, Di Zhao, Eliseo Guallar, Seungho Ryu, Yoosoo Chang, Hyung Ook Kim, Hungdai Kim, Ho-Kyung Chun, Chong Il Sohn, Hocheol Shin, Juhee Cho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2022-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-03838-z