Prevalence and risk factors of helicobacter pylori in Turkey: a nationally-representative, cross-sectional, screening with the C-13-Urea breath test
BMC PUBLIC HEALTH, vol.13, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 13
- Publication Date: 2013
- Doi Number: 10.1186/1471-2458-13-1215
- Journal Name: BMC PUBLIC HEALTH
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: Helicobacter pylori is an important global pathogen infecting approximately 50% of the world's population. This study was undertaken in order to estimate the prevalence rate of Helicobacter pylori infections among adults living in Turkey and to investigate the associated risk factors.