Early Life Risk Factors That Contribute to Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Adults: A Systematic Review

K. Chitkara, Denesh; A.L. van Tilburg, Miranda; Blois-Martin, Nannette; E. Whitehead, William

doi:10.1111/j.1572-0241.2007.01722.x

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Early Life Risk Factors That Contribute to Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Adults: A Systematic Review

Published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology • Mar 1, 2008

Authors:

Denesh K. Chitkara

Miranda A.L. van Tilburg

Nannette Blois-Martin

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that occurs in adults. The natural history of symptoms and risk factors that contribute to IBS may begin in childhood. The aim of this systematic review was to determine what early life factors contribute to the development of IBS in ad...

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Medicine

Irritable bowel syndrome

Socioeconomic status

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