risk factors
Several risk factors have been identified for the development of Barrett's oesophagus (1,2,3):
Factors which might provide protection against Barrett's oesophagus include:
Known risk factors for the development of neoplasia in Barrett's oesophagus include:
There is no evidence that alcohol consumption is associated with risk of Barrett's oesophagus (3).
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