Observational Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2025; 31(21): 106033
Published online Jun 7, 2025. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v31.i21.106033
Table 2 Correlation analysis of Helicobacter pylori infection with lifestyles and dietary habits, n (%)
Variables
Number
H. pylori-positive
H. pylori-negative
χ2
P value
Smoking4361
    Yes660465 (70.45)195 (29.55)0.0410.839
    No37012622 (70.85)1079 (29.15)
Drinking4361
    Yes521358 (68.71)163 (31.29)1.2290.268
    No38402729 (71.07)1111 (28.93)
Regular consumption of fruits4267
    Yes27981973 (70.51)825 (29.49)0.3180.573
    No14691048 (71.34)421 (28.65)
Regular consumption of vegetables4267
    Yes37822673 (70.68)1109 (29.32)0.2410.624
    No485348 (71.75)137 (28.25)
Regular consumption of beef3943
    Yes14721069 (72.62)403 (27.38)6.0580.014
    No24711703 (68.92)768 (31.08)
Regular consumption of mutton4100
    Yes28822099 (72.83)783 (27.17)17.4960
    No1218808 (66.34)410 (33.66)
Regular consumption of dairy products4065
    Yes685508 (74.16)177 (25.84)3.5940.058
    No33802385 (70.56)995 (29.44)
Regular consumption of dried nuts3799
    Yes15581167 (74.90)391 (25.10)16.6880
    No22411542 (68.81)699 (31.19)
Regular consumption of spicy and strong-flavored foods4016
    Yes751520 (69.24)231 (30.76)20.185
    No32652340 (71.67)925 (28.33)
Regular consumption of barbecued foods3728
    Yes633484 (76.46)149 (23.54)10.030.002
    No30952173 (70.21)922 (29.79)
Frequent consumption of preserved meat3747
    Yes259202 (77.99)57 (22.01)5.9370.015
    No34882473 (70.90)1015 (29.10)
Used tableware in a mixed way3740
    Yes20691508 (72.89)561 (27.11)6.7970.009
    No16711153 (69.00)518 (31.00)
Share dental sets3698
    Yes159108 (67.93)51 (32.07)0.8110.368
    No35392521 (71.24)1018 (28.76)
Drink river water3812
    Yes235193 (82.13)42 (17.87)13.7340
    No35772535 (70.87)1042 (29.13)
Eat regularly3830
    Yes3103514 (70.70)213 (29.30)0.2720.602
    No7272224 (71.67)879 (28.33)
Engorgement3834
    Yes401274 (68.33)127 (31.67)2.1980.138
    No34332467 (71.86)966 (28.14)