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Title: Environmental diseases of the digestive system

Journal Article · · Medical Clinics of North America; (USA)
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  1. Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, PA (USA)

Environmental factors are important mediators of many diseases of the digestive system, defined as the alimentary tract and the accessory organs of digestion, the liver and pancreas. In this review, we principally focus on the action of chemical agents which are classified as (1) naturally occurring compounds, (2) occupational hazards, (3) therapeutic drugs, and (4) constituents of substances of abuse. In addition, the putative role of dietary habits in the pathogenesis of malignant diseases of the digestive system is discussed.54 references.

OSTI ID:
7005078
Journal Information:
Medical Clinics of North America; (USA), Vol. 74:2; ISSN 0025-7125
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English