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Vol. 33, 08 March 2024

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Ethnic and Geographic Disparities in Helicobacter pylori Infection: Unraveling the Complexities of Gastric Cancer Prevalence

Anni Chen * 1
1 New York University

* Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

Theoretical and Natural Science, Vol. 33, 130-135
Published 08 March 2024. © 2023 The Author(s). Published by EWA Publishing
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Citation Anni Chen. Ethnic and Geographic Disparities in Helicobacter pylori Infection: Unraveling the Complexities of Gastric Cancer Prevalence. TNS (2024) Vol. 33: 130-135. DOI: 10.54254/2753-8818/33/20240891.

Abstract

This literature review delves into the complex relationship between Helicobacter pylori infection and gastric cancer, focusing on ethnic and geographic disparities. It examines the varying prevalence of H. pylori across different regions and ethnic groups, the pathogenicity of different bacterial strains, and the influence of genetic, dietary, and socio-economic factors on gastric cancer incidence. The review identifies critical research gaps and underscores the need for an integrated approach to understand these disparities better and develop targeted prevention and treatment strategies.

Keywords

Helicobacter pylori, Gastric Cancer, Ethnic Disparities, Geographic Variability, Socio-economic Factors

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Modern Medicine and Global Health
ISBN (Print)
978-1-83558-323-4
ISBN (Online)
978-1-83558-324-1
Published Date
08 March 2024
Series
Theoretical and Natural Science
ISSN (Print)
2753-8818
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2753-8826
DOI
10.54254/2753-8818/33/20240891
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08 March 2024
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