What Is Appendicitis?
7. Risk Factors
As mentioned, people aged between 10 and 30 years old are more likely to develop appendicitis. People also have a greater chance of getting appendicitis if there is a history of the condition in their family. Males are also more likely to develop the condition than females are.
Also, in a higher risk bracket are people that have diabetes, and those that use steroids. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is another potential contributing factor to the condition. Those with cystic fibrosis, which is a chronic lung disorder, are also at a higher risk of developing appendicitis. This is especially the case in young males.
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