TABLE 3.

Logistic regression model with OR estimates and 95% CIs for Helicobacter pylori seropositivity in the study population (men)

Characteristic	OR (95% CI)
Age, years
<60	1
60–70	1.1 (0.8–1.7)
>70	1.3 (0.9–2.1)
Age at immigration to Canada
Born in Canada	1
<20 years	1.6 (1.0–2.5)
≥20 years	2.9 (1.9–4.2)
Number of siblings
<2	1
2 to 4	1.4 (1.0–2.2)
>4	1.6 (1.1–2.4)
Intake of antacids
Have not consumed	1
Have consumed (two times per week for a minimum of one month)	0.6 (0.4–1.0)