Finland's Pancreatitis Puzzle: Fewer Cases, More Biliary Causes

Finland has seen a drop in acute pancreatitis (AP) cases. In the 1990s, over 70 out of 100, 000 people got it. Alcohol was the main cause, making up 70% of cases. This was different from most countries, where gallstones (biliary) were the top reason. Better tests and treatments have changed things.