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World J Gastroenterol. Mar 21, 2005; 11(11): 1644-1648
Published online Mar 21, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i11.1644
Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the two groups (mean±SD).
ParametersH pylori positive (n = 42)H pylori negative (n = 47)
Age (yr)52.7±16.953.4±14.3
Sex (Male:Female)20:2224:2±3:00
Alcohol intake2021
Smoking habit1821
Body mass index23.1±3.322.8±3.2