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Alcoholism and liver disease in Mexico: genetic and environmental factors.
World journal of gastroenterology - 28 Nov 2013
Roman Sonia, Zepeda-Carrillo Eloy Alfonso, Moreno-Luna Laura Eugenia, Panduro Arturo
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Alcoholism and cirrhosis, which are two of the most serious health problems worldwide, have a broad spectrum of clinical outcomes. Both diseases are influenced by genetic susceptibility and cultural traits that differ globally but are specific for each population. In contrast to other regions around the world, Mexicans present the highest drinking score and a high mortality rate for alcoholic liver disease with...
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