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Regarding "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers", they ought to change the title of that book. The theory that ulcers are caused by stress has fallen into disrepute. I
by blahblahblah 16y ago
Regarding "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers", they ought to change the title of that book. The theory that ulcers are caused by stress has fallen into disrepute. Infection by helicobacter pylori is now believed to be the primary cause of peptic ulcers.
- skunkworks 16y agoThis is covered in the book FWIW. The argument that the author makes is that despite H. pylori being the primary cause of ulcers, it doesn't explain all cases. He argues that even controlling for lifestyle variables (drinking, smoking, etc) that stress it self still causes a two to threefold increase in risk ulcers.