Screening and Eradication of Helicobacter pylori to Prevent Gastric Cancer: From the Health Economics Perspective View
10.3969/j.issn.1008-7125.2019.02.001
- Author:
Yingyi JIANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Fudan University, Evidence-based Medicine Center
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Decision Making;
Eradication;
Health Economics;
Helicobacter pylori;
Screening;
Stomach Neoplasms
- From:
Chinese Journal of Gastroenterology
2019;24(2):65-70
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The morbidity and mortality of gastric cancer are very high in China. Helicobacter pylori (Hp) infection plays an important role in gastric mucosa inflammation, atrophy and intestinal metaplasia. A large number of epidemiological researches have shown a positive correlation between Hp infection and morbidity of gastric cancer. The current infection rate of Hp in China is nearly 50%. Eradication of Hp may reduce the risk of gastric cancer and bring a better cost-effectiveness. However, screening and eradication of Hp had not been taken seriously in China. This article analyzed the effectiveness and affecting factors of screening and eradication of Hp for gastric cancer prevention from the health economics perspective view.
