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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Epidemiology
Genetics

Background:

Elevated serum cholesterol linked to ABO phenotype A in some populations.
Previous research suggests potential associations between blood groups and various diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the correlation between ABO blood group and gallbladder disease in the local environment.
To identify demographic factors influencing gallbladder disease incidence.

Main Methods:

Observational study design.
Analysis of patient data to assess ABO blood group distribution and gallbladder disease prevalence.
Demographic analysis including age and sex.

Main Results:

No statistically significant correlation was found between ABO blood group and gallbladder disease.
Gallbladder disease incidence was significantly higher in females compared to males.
The highest incidence of gallbladder disease was observed in the fourth and fifth decades of life.

Conclusions:

ABO blood group is not a significant risk factor for gallbladder disease in this population.
Female sex and middle age (40s-50s) are associated with increased risk of gallbladder disease.