Household factors associated with H pylori infection in

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  • K Fagan-Garcia
  • J Geary
  • KJ Goodman
چکیده

Concerns raised by residents of Aklavik, Northwest Territories (population=590,~90% Aboriginal) about health risks from H pylori (Hp) infection resulted in the formation of the community-driven Aklavik Hp Project, aimed at identifying public health strategies for Hp infection in Arctic Canada. This analysis describes associations of household characteristics with Hp infection among project participants.

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تاریخ انتشار 2012