Some
research found a link between elevated BMI and an increased risk of
gallstones in women. In order to reach their findings, the research team
looked at 77,679 participants; 4,106 participants developed gallstones during
the 34-year follow-up period.
Those
who developed gallstones tended to be older,
female, and less physically active. Gallstone
patients were also more likely to be on hormone replacement therapy and
consumed less alcohol in comparison to those without gallstones. Furthermore, a higher body mass index was shown to be a factor for
gallstones as well.
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