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Appendicitis primary prevention

Introduction

Overview

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

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

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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