Assessment of the environmental risk factors for a gastric ulcer in northern Ghana

Assessment of the environmental risk factors for a gastric ulcer in northern Ghana

Numerous risk factors have been implicated in the development of a gastric ulcer. Common risk factors are Helicobacter pylori infection, chronic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory intake, and alcohol consumption. The aim of the current study was to identify environmental risk factors for a gastric ulce...

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Main Authors:	Stephen Tabiri, Prosper Akanbong, Braimah Abubakari
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	The Pan African Medical Journal 2016-11-01
Series:	The Pan African Medical Journal
Subjects:	gastric ulcer disease dyspepsia h. pylori infection endoscopy
Online Access:	https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/25/160/pdf/160.pdf

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