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Abstract
Outdoor artificial light at night (ALAN) may be linked to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) risk.
- The urban environment is associated with a higher risk of developing IBD.
- Specific environmental factors contributing to IBD are not yet fully identified.
- There is a potential connection between ALAN and the incidence of IBD.
- ALAN may influence the need for surgical interventions related to IBD.
- Health services utilization (HSU) could be affected by exposure to ALAN in relation to IBD.
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