Eradicating Helicobacter pylori via 13C-urea breath screening to prevent gastric cancer in indigenous communities: a population-based study and development of a family index-case method
Journal
Gut
Journal Volume
72
Journal Issue
12
Pages
2231-2240
Date Issued
2023-11-24
Author(s)
Lei, Wei-Yi
Lee, Jian-Yu
Chuang, Shu-Ling
Bair, Ming-Jong
Chen, Chien-Lin
Wu, Jeng-Yih
Wu, Deng-Chyang
Tien O'Donnell, Felice
Tien, Hui-Wen
Chen, Yi-Ru
Hsu, Yu-Hsin
Hsu, Tsui-Hsia
Hsieh, Pei-Chun
Lin, Li-Ju
Chia, Shu-Li
Wu, Chao-Chun
Subeq, Yi-Maun
Wen, Shu-Hui
Chang, Hsiu-Chun
Lin, Yu-Wen
Sun, Kuo-Ping
Chu, Chia-Hsiang
Graham, David Y
Abstract
Screening and eradication of Helicobacter pylori help reduce disparities in the incidence of gastric cancer. We aimed to evaluate its acceptability and feasibility in the indigenous communities and develop a family index-case method to roll out this programme.
Subjects
cancer prevention; gastric cancer; helicobacter pylori; helicobacter therapy; screening
SDGs
Type
journal article