Main causes and factors associated with liver cirrhosis in patients in the General Hospital of Zone 2 of Chiapas, Mexico

Background: Liver cirrhosis is a worldwide public health problem. Its main characteristic is low life expectancy. In Mexico, it is the second leading cause of death in the age group with the highest work productivity. Methods: The study is observational, retrospective, descriptive and cross-sectiona...

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Main Authors: Carlos Alfredo Meléndez González, José de Jesús Meléndez González
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medwave Estudios Limitada 2012-08-01
Series:Medwave
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.5867/medwave.2012.07.5454