An investigation into factors associated with Helicobacter pylori infection

摘要: This study aims to estimate the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori in Glasgow, and provide a systematic analysis factors associated with this prevalence. The data used are from random population sample 793 men 838 women aged 25-64 years conducted 1995. is estimated be 66% (95% confidence interval: 63-68%); level that more typical developing countries. Prevalence increases age social deprivation (P<0.0001) slightly higher than (P = 0.07). After adjustment for age, class, sex group, H. increased cotinine (tobacco consumption) 0.0005), number siblings (P<0.0001), decreased height 0.03). coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes intermittent claudication, alcohol consumption, fibrinogen, total serum cholesterol, HDL triglycerides, marital status, systolic diastolic blood pressure had no independent association. infection seems spread readily deprived, relatively crowded living conditions childhood. relationship smoking suggests possible second source later years. high degree Glasgow suggested as major explanation found there.