Prevalence and determinants of biochemical dysfunction of the liver in Atayal Aboriginal community of Taiwan: Is betel nut chewing a risk factor?

Prevalence and determinants of biochemical dysfunction of the liver in Atayal Aboriginal community of Taiwan: Is betel nut chewing a risk factor?

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We address the independent and interactive roles of habitual betel quid chewing and other known risk factors for biochemical dysfunction and cirrhosis of the liver.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>To determine the preva...

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Main Authors: Ko Ying-Chin, Shiau Tun-Jen, Lin Ching-Feng, Chen Ping-Ho, Wang Jung-Der
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-04-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/8/13

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