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A common stomach bug (H pylori) that causes stomach ulcers may be linked to about 1 in 5 colon cancer cases worldwide, says a review of 43 studies covering 48.7 million people. Those infected had a 59% higher risk, and people treated for it seemed to have…
🦠 A major study suggests the bacterium H. pylori, known for causing stomach ulcers and gastric cancer, may be linked to approximately 22% of colorectal cancer cases globally.
📈 This research analyzed data from 43 international studies with nearly 48.7 million participants. It found a 1.59-fold increased risk of colorectal cancer in those exposed to H. pylori.
🌍 The Western Pacific region, including China, Mongolia, and Vietnam, showed the highest estimated proportion (around 25%) of colorectal cancer cases linked to H. pylori.
🏥 Existing H. pylori screening and eradication programs for gastric cancer could potentially offer a dual benefit by also reducing colorectal cancer risk, particularly in regions with high infection rates.
#CancerResearch #PublicHealth #H pylori
📈 This research analyzed data from 43 international studies with nearly 48.7 million participants. It found a 1.59-fold increased risk of colorectal cancer in those exposed to H. pylori.
🌍 The Western Pacific region, including China, Mongolia, and Vietnam, showed the highest estimated proportion (around 25%) of colorectal cancer cases linked to H. pylori.
🏥 Existing H. pylori screening and eradication programs for gastric cancer could potentially offer a dual benefit by also reducing colorectal cancer risk, particularly in regions with high infection rates.
#CancerResearch #PublicHealth #H pylori