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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 28, 2014; 20(32): 11182-11198
Published online Aug 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i32.11182
Published online Aug 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i32.11182
Table 2 Selected pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma modifiable risk factors
| Risk factor | Increased PDAC risk |
| Current cigarette use | 1.7-2.2 |
| Current pipe or cigar use | 1.5 |
| > 3 alcoholic drinks per day | 1.2-1.4 |
| Chronic pancreatitis | 13.3 |
| BMI > 40 kg/m2, male | 1.5 |
| BMI > 40 kg/m2, female | 2.8 |
| Diabetes mellitus, type 1 | 2.0 |
| Diabetes mellitus, type 2 | 1.8 |
| Cholecystectomy | 1.2 |
| Gastrectomy | 1.5 |
| Helicobacter pylori infection | 1.4 |
- Citation: Becker AE, Hernandez YG, Frucht H, Lucas AL. Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: Risk factors, screening, and early detection. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(32): 11182-11198
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i32/11182.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i32.11182