5 IBD Risk Factors You Should Know

5 IBD Risk Factors You Should Know

2. Smoking

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Smoking is one of the prime risk factors contributing to the development of IBD. Generally speaking, smokers are at greater risk for Crohn’s disease while non-smokers tend to get ulcerative colitis.

Did you know that Crohn’s Disease relapses can be tied to tobacco smoking? Read more about it here.

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