Prevalence and associated risk factors of <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> infection in the Wuwei cohort of north‐western China

Abstract

The prevalence of H. pylori infection is high in Wuwei. The major prevalent strain is type I strain. Age, education, occupation, household income, consumption of fruit and vegetables, and habit of eating quickly are independent risk factors for H. pylori infection, which is also associated with individuals with a history of extragastric diseases.