Elsevier

The Lancet

Volume 294, Issue 7632, 6 December 1969, Pages 1229-1231
The Lancet

Hypothesis
RELATED DISEASE—RELATED CAUSE?

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Abstract

A constant relationship between certain Summary diseases in different geographical areas or in different socio-economic groups suggests some related ætiological factor. Benign and malignant lesions of the large bowel which show such a relationship are examined, and it is suggested that there is epidemiological and other evidence to incriminate low-residue diet as a major ætiological factor.

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