Risk factors of acute pancreatitis in the elderly Chinese population: a population-based cross-sectional study.

Objective: Lifestyle changes have led to an increasing incidence of acute pancreatitis (AP) in China. The aims of this study were to evaluate the association between lifestyle as well as medical history and AP in the elderly population and to provide evidence towards the prevention against AP.

Methods: A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Daqing, Heilongjiang Province, China.