Risk Factors for Sprue
| About risk factors: Risk factors for Sprue are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Sprue makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Sprue. Also, the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting Sprue. For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center. |
Risk factor list: The list of risk factors mentioned for Sprue in various sources includes:
- India
- South-East Asia
- Caribbean
- Food toxins
- Vitamin deficiency
- Folic acid deficiency
- Mineral deficiency
- Gastrointestinal infection
Last revision: June 18, 2003
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