Smoking is known to be a risk factor for chronic pancreatitis. However, to date, few studies have investigated the association between smoking and the risk of acute pancreatitis. A recent prospective, population-based study provides strong evidence that smoking should be considered a risk factor for acute pancreatitis.
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Lowenfels, A., Maisonneuve, P. Is smoking a risk factor for acute pancreatitis?. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 8, 603–604 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrgastro.2011.184
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