Association between serum concentration of apolipoproteins A-I and B with gallbladder disease.

Background: A total of 1,255 subjects attending a private health care facility in Mexico City were studied to evaluate the association of serum concentration of Apo A-I and Apo B with presence of gallbladder disease (gallstones or cholecystectomy).

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out. All participants provided data on sociodemographic status and previous diagnoses of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular events, alcohol consumption, and smoking habits.