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Appendicitis primary prevention

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Overview

There are no established measures for the primary prevention of appendicitis. However, people who are consuming a diet rich in fibers has been associated lower incidence of appendicitis.

Primary Prevention

There are no established measures for the primary prevention of appendicitis. However, people who are consuming a diet rich in fibers has been associated lower incidence of appendicitis.[1]

References

  1. Johnson AP, Ashley M, Alexander JL (1975). “The prevention of perforated appendicitis. A challenge for health education”. J Natl Med Assoc. 67 (1): 46–7. PMC 2609268. PMID 1113342.

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