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Risk factors for inguinal hernia repair among US adults
Hernia : the Journal of Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery
|November 10, 2023
Summary
This study found that older age, male sex, and physical activity increase the likelihood of inguinal hernia repair. Obesity and certain ethnicities were associated with a lower incidence, highlighting factors for risk prediction.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Surgical outcomes
- Public health
Background:
- Inguinal hernias are common surgical conditions.
- Understanding risk factors for surgical repair is crucial for patient management and resource allocation.
- Previous studies have not fully explored demographic, clinical, and behavioral predictors in diverse populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify demographic, clinical, and behavioral risk factors associated with undergoing inguinal hernia repair.
- To analyze these factors within a large, ethnically diverse cohort.
- To inform the development of predictive tools for identifying high-risk individuals.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case-control study (2007-2020) of 302,532 individuals from a US healthcare system.
- Inclusion criteria: no prior diagnosis or procedure for inguinal hernia at enrollment.
- Survival analyses were used to assess predictors including age, sex, race/ethnicity, obesity, alcohol use, smoking, and physical activity.
Main Results:
- A total of 7,314 patients underwent inguinal hernia repair.
- Higher incidence associated with non-Hispanic white race/ethnicity, older age, male sex, vigorous physical activity, and alcohol consumption.
- Lower incidence associated with African-American, Hispanic/Latino, and Asian race/ethnicity, and obesity/overweight status. Smoking increased risk in women only.
Conclusions:
- Inguinal hernia repair incidence is linked to specific demographic, behavioral, and clinical factors.
- Non-Hispanic white race, older age, male sex, physical activity, and alcohol use are positively associated.
- Obesity, overweight status, and minority race/ethnicity are negatively associated, suggesting potential for targeted risk prediction.
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