How common are gallstones?
In Canada, up to 20% of women and 10% of men have gallstones by the age of 60. In certain native populations, 70 to 80% of adults are affected.1
More women than men develop gallstones. People who are obese are more likely to develop gallstones than people who are not overweight.
| Author: | Monica Rhodes | Last Updated: September 21, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology | |
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