Crohn's disease prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Smoking cessation is the only lifestyle modification shown to have an effect on the prevention of recurrence in Crohn's disease.

Primary Prevention

• Smoking cessation is the only lifestyle modification shown to have an effect on the prevention of recurrence in Crohn's disease.

Secondary Prevention

• Secondary preventive measures are same as those of primary prevention for Crohn's disease.