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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 21, 2015; 21(27): 8227-8237
Published online Jul 21, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i27.8227
Published online Jul 21, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i27.8227
Figure 3 Four stages of the continuum of most chronic diseases.
1: Induction; 2: Disease progression; 3: Clinical complications; 4: Death. An individual with several risk factors may die at an earlier age (DARK LINE), in contrast, with an individual who has a healthier lifestyle (DASHED LINE).
- Citation: Roman S, Panduro A. Genomic medicine in gastroenterology: A new approach or a new specialty? World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21(27): 8227-8237
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v21/i27/8227.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v21.i27.8227