Which of the following is a classic risk factor for the recurrence of peptic ulcer disease after treatment?
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Correct answer: Cigarette smoking
Smoking impairs mucosal blood flow, inhibits bicarbonate secretion, and interferes with the healing process. It is a major risk factor for both the development and the recurrence of peptic ulcers.
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