A risk factor is anything that increases a person’s chance of getting a disease such as
Appendicitis.
Risk factors for Acute Appendicitis are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the
disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Acute Appendicitis makes
the chances of getting the condition higher but does not always lead to Acute
Appendicitis.
Age: Appendicitis can occur in all age groups but it is more common between the ages of 11
and 20.
Gender: A male preponderance exists, with a male to female ratio (1.4: 1) and the overall
lifetime risk is 8.6% for males and 6.7% for females. A male child suffering from cystic fibrosis
is at a higher risk for developing appendicitis.
Diet: People whose diet is low in fiber and rich in refined carbohydrates have an
increased risk of getting appendicitis.
Hereditary: A particular position of the appendix, which predisposes it to infection, runs
in certain families. Having a family history of appendicitis may increase a child's risk for the
illness.
Seasonal variation: Most cases of appendicitis occur in the winter months - between the
months of October and May.
Infections: Gastrointestinal infections such as Amebiasis, Bacterial Gastroenteritis,
Mumps, Coxsackievirus B and Adenovirus can predispose an individual to Appendicitis.
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