Abstract
Environmental factors may influence the development of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and modify its natural history. The objective of this review is to evaluate current evidence about environmental factors associated with the disease. A better knowledge about the pathogenesis of the disease can lead to better treatment strategies and suggestions to prevent the disease.
Translated title of the contribution | Environmental risk factors in the development and evolution of inflammatory bowel disease |
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Original language | Spanish |
Pages (from-to) | 212-220 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Revista Medica de Chile |
Volume | 147 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Feb 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |