Understanding Gallstone Causes and Prevention

9. Who is More At Risk of Gallstones?

There are several risk factors for gallstones that are, largely, out of our control. Some of these risk factors are:

• Gender: Women are twice as likely to develop gallstones than men
• Pregnancy: Excess estrogen can create excess cholesterol which can, in turn, form gallstones
• Age: Those over the age of 60 are more likely to experience gallstones or gallbladder problems due to cholesterol

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