Time Trends in the Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection and Future Directions in Korea
The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
; : 123-128, 2016.
Article
in Ko
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ABSTRACT
Helicobacter pylori is one of the most common pathogens in human and it is closely related to gastrointestinal diseases. The cross-sectional nationwide multicenter study in 2011 reported the seroprevalence of H. pylori in Korea as 54.4% and there is decreasing trend in the prevalence of H. pylori with economic growth and improved hygiene. Person-to-person transmission, especially intrafamilial transmission, is the main route of transmission of H. pylori, and H. pylori infection is acquired during early childhood. Infection is often associated with poor sanitation, low educational status, and living in rural area. For the control of H. pylori infection, systematic approach is needed including cost-effective eradication strategy with the control of transmission route and risk factors.
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Database:
WPRIM
Main subject:
Economic Development
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Seroepidemiologic Studies
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Sanitation
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Hygiene
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Prevalence
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Risk Factors
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Helicobacter pylori
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Helicobacter
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Educational Status
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Gastrointestinal Diseases
Type of study:
Clinical_trials
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Etiology_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Ko
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article