Which of the following statement(s) relating to chronic pancreatitis is/are correct?
A. In the United States, the most common cause of chronic pancreatitis is alcohol abuse
B. Approximately 50% of chronic alcoholics develop chronic pancreatitis
C. Clinically significant chronic pancreatitis develops on average after five years of alcohol abuse in men
D. The risk of alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis can be decreased by consumption of a high-protein diet
Answer:A
Which of the following statement(s) relating to chronic pancreatitis is/are correct?
A. In the United States, the most common cause of chronic pancreatitis is alcohol abuse B. Approximately 50% of chronic alcoholics develop chronic pancreatitis C. Clinically significant chronic pancreatitis develops on average after five years of alcohol abuse in men D. The risk of alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis can be decreased by consumption of a high-protein diet