Table 8 Overview of the most important findings regarding effects in regard to the development of CD and UC/IC (Statistical analyses are seen in Tables 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
From: Lifestyle factors associated with inflammatory bowel disease: data from the Swiss IBD cohort study
Environmental factor | CD | UC/IC |
|---|---|---|
Physical activity | Protective | Protective |
Breastfeeding | No significant effect | Protective |
Premature birth | Negative effect | No significant effect |
Sugar intake | No significant effect | No significant effect |
Meat-rich diet | Negative effect | No significant effect |
Vegan-/vegetarian alimentation, gluten free diet, | No conclusive data | No conclusive data |
Overweight during childhood | Negative effect | No significant effect |
Underweight during childhood and adulthood | Negative effect | Risk factor |