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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2006; 12(37): 6021-6025
Published online Oct 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i37.6021
Table 1 Baseline characteristics of H pylori positive and negative patients
H pylori positive H pylori negative
Characteristicn (%)n (%)
(n = 92)(n = 68)
Mean age (SD) (yr)46 (12)a39 (13)
Gender
Male29 (50)29 (50)
Female63 (62)39 (38)
Currently smoking
Yes22 (56)17 (44)
No70 (58)51(42)
Current alcohol consumption
Yes16 (55)13 (45)
No76 (58)55 (42)


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