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Overview
The most common risk factors is consumption of diet deficient in thiamine as white rice, as well as alcoholism and being born to thiamine-deficient mothers. Other less common risk factors include inherited genetic mutations and undergoing bariatric surgery.
Risk Factors
The most common risk factor for Beriberi is depending on thiamine-deficient diet.
Common Risk Factors
- Common risk factors in the development of Beriberi include:
- Consumption of white rice-based diet.
- Alcoholism
- Being born to thiamine-deficient mothers
Less Common Risk Factors
- Less common risk factors in the development of Beriberi include:
- Inherited genetic mutations
- Undergoing bariatric surgery