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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Gallstones among Population in Riyadh City, KSA 2017

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Background:  The most common risk factors for gallstones formations are old age, female gender, obesity and diabetes mellitus. However, information about the prevalence and significant risk factors in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are limited. Objectives: Evaluating the prevalence and risk factors of gallstone disease among Saudi population in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Methods: A cross sectional study that included 500 subjects adult Saudi population who were randomly chosen from February –June 2017. The volunteers were subjected to clinical evaluation, laboratory investigations and ultrasound examination. Results: The overall prevalence of gallstone disease was 8.6%. The older age, female gender, physical activities and obesity are key factors in the gallstones progression. Also, diabetes, liver enzymes and the lipid profile were modifiable risk factors for gallstones. Conclusion: The risk factors for gallstones formation are old age, female gender, physical activities and obesity were key factors in the gallstones progression.  

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10.12816/0041681

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gallstones, prevalence, risk factors

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Youssef Ahmed

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Alishi

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Imam Mohammad Bin Saud Islamic University

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Faris Ahmad

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Howaish

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Imam Mohammad Bin Saud Islamic University

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Fahad Abdulrahman

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Alhamdan

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Imam Mohammad Bin Saud Islamic University

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Ahmed Abdullah

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Almalki

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Southeast University

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Salman Assal

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Alqahtani

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University of Jeddah

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Saif Abdullah

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Alharthi

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Taif University

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Ahmed Saleh

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Alanazi

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Tabuk university

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Abdullah Hadi Saaty

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Alsuroji

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King Abdulaziz University

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69

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5

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2195

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2017-10-01

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2018-08-30

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2017-10-01

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2,384

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2,388

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1687-2002

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2090-7125

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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine

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Prevalence and Risk Factors for Gallstones among Population in Riyadh City, KSA 2017

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22 Jan 2023