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OBESE PEOPLE MORE LIKELY TO DEVELOP GALLSTONES IN BAGHDAD CITY | ||
| AL-TAQANI | ||
| Article 1, Volume 22, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 103-111 | ||
| Author | ||
| Abd Al-Kareem Hamza Shanon | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the obese is more likely to develop gallstones in Baghdad city. Methodology: A purposive (non-probability) sample of (50) patients, from (30-70) years old, who were selected the patients which come to Gastroenterology and Hepatology center in Baghdad. A descriptive study carried out from 25th of August 2005 to the end of December 2005. According to the sample descriptive, form was constructed for the purpose of the study. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistical approach (frequency and percentage) and inferential statistical approach (correlation coefficient). Scores, Person, analysis that include, t-test, and stepwise multiple regression. Results: The study indicated that the mean of age was (52.6) year. The majority of them were females, fair; multiparty, lived in urban area, obese, not read and write, and low socio-economic status. The result of the study confirmed that the body mass index effected on the incidence of gallstones. Recommendation: The study recommended that it is necessary to following body mass index and relationship with gallstones. | ||
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