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Systematic review with meta‐analysis: the worldwide prevalence of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> infection

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics · 2018 · Vol. 47(7) · pp. 868–876

Mohammad Zamani(Babol University of Medical Sciences)Forough Ebrahimtabar(Babol University of Medical Sciences)Vahid Zamani(Babol University of Medical Sciences)William H. Miller(University of Glasgow)Reza Alizadeh‐Navaei(Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences)Javad Shokri‐Shirvani✉(Babol University of Medical Sciences)Mohammad H. Derakhshan(University of Glasgow)

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Abstract

The observed differences between countries appear to be due to economic and social conditions. H. pylori infection can be a benchmark for the socioeconomic and health status of a country. Further studies are suggested to investigate the natural history of the acquisition of H. pylori infection from childhood into adult life.

Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies Eosinophilic Esophagitis Galectins and Cancer BiologyMedicineHelicobacter pyloriMeta-analysisEpidemiologyInternal medicineHelicobacter pylori infectionPrevalenceDemographySocioeconomic statusPopulation

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AdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overChildChild, PreschoolDeveloping CountriesFemaleHumansInfantMaleMiddle AgedGlobal HealthPrevalenceHelicobacter pylori

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