Upper socioeconomic status is associated with lower Helicobacter pylori infection rate among patients undergoing gastroscopy

Conclusion: In an HP endemic country, the prevalence of HP infection among symptomatic patients belonging to the upper socioeconomic segment of the population appears to be markedly lower. The lowest prevalence in young patients is expected to result in future decrease in HP prevalence.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research