Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori in Indigenous Western Australians : comparison between urban and remote rural populations

摘要: [Extract] We read with interest the recent cross-sectional survey of Helicobacter pylori infection in remote and urban Aboriginal populations Western Australia.[1] The prevalence H. was shown to be consistent that developing countries. This is not surprising, given high diseases such as chronic suppurative otitis media, rheumatic fever, scabies, tuberculosis affecting peoples — all which relate poverty overcrowding.[2] Torres Strait Islander people have a massively disproportionate share overcrowded households Australia. In 2001 Census, WA accounted for 53% 93% two-bedroom three-bedroom accommodated seven nine ten or more people, respectively (from 3% population).[3]