Prevalence and risk factors of abdominal hernia among Saudi population

CONCLUSION: Abdominal hernia is a common problem in Saudi Arabia. Abdominal hernias are more common in men than women, there is an obvious relationship between obesity, history of abdominal surgery, history of abdominal trauma, family history and hernias. Early diagnosis, easily accessible health facilities and health education are important to prevent complications and improve quality of life.PMID:34660458 | PMC:PMC8483121 | DOI:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_622_21

Source: Primary Care - October 18, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Mohammad Eid M Mahfouz Raghad Sami Al-Juaid Source Type: research