Segal I
S Afr Med J. 1986 Sep 13;70(6):346-50.
There is a marked contrast in incidence of chronic digestive diseases between black populations of sub-Saharan Africa and Western populations. Environmental factors inherent in modern Western civilization have been incriminated as largely responsible for the differences observed. The significance of these factors in chronic digestive disease in Soweto is emphasized since they provide clues to aetiology. In this context research avenues with regard to specific diseases are suggested.
撒哈拉以南非洲的黑人与西方人群在慢性消化系统疾病的发病率上存在显著差异。现代西方文明所固有的环境因素被认为在很大程度上是造成这种差异的原因。这些因素在索韦托慢性消化系统疾病中的重要性得到了强调，因为它们为病因学提供了线索。在此背景下，针对特定疾病提出了研究途径。
