Smokers may have increased risk of pancreatitis

Monday, March 23, 2009 - 15:56 in Health & Medicine

Smoking appears to be associated with an increased risk of acute and chronic pancreatitis, according to a report in the March 23 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. In addition, the risk of developing the disease may be higher in those who smoke more.

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