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Effect of Helicobacter pylori infection on prevalence of heartburn. Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwise
| Frequency of heartburn | H pylori infection (n=1560)* | No infection (n=3164)* | Unadjusted odds ratio (95% CI) for H pylori positive participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any in past three months | 781 (50.1) | 1490 (47.1) | 1.14 (1.05 to 1.23) |
| At least monthly | 438 (28.1) | 797 (25.2) | 1.21 (1.11 to 1.32) |
Incomplete data for 178/4902 (3.6%) participants.
