Hiatal hernia

1. Frailty index raises the risk of hiatal hernia in humans (OR 1.020, 95% CI 1.010–1.030).

   “Genetically predicted higher FI was associated with an increased risk of hiatal hernia (OR 1.020, 95% CI 1.010-1.030, P < 0.001)”

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