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Who can develop a hernia?

Anyone can develop a hernia, but there are specific factors that can increase a person's chance of getting a hernia. The risk of getting a hernia increases with age. People who have a family history of hernias, who are overweight, have weak or injured abdominal muscles, have had previous hernias, or an abdominal surgery, and/or are pregnant are also more likely to develop a hernia.

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Author: Karen McCloskey BHSc
First answered: 23 Sep 2014
Last reviewed: 19 May 2018
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